Written by Bjorn Mottoulle September 1942, the Director of Naval Intelligence authorised the formation of the Special Intelligence Unit after receiving a proposal from Ian Fleming, who would later be known as the author of the James Bond novels. His proposal came after reading about the “Abwehr Kommando” better known as Germany’s intelligence unit. His… Read More 30 Assault Unit: Ian Fleming’s Red Indians
Written by Madylene Beardmore I had been looking for some time for a reason to write something on Gertrude Bell, so when I was asked to consider writing about a woman to celebrate March being International Women’s Month, I jumped at the opportunity. Bell is not unknown, she was even considered one of BBC’s ‘Icons’… Read More Gertrude Bell – A Life of Exploration
Written by Holly Berry The city of Florence plays an integral role in Italy’s rich history; it is arguably the birthplace of renaissance art and the home of stunning architecture like the Duomo cathedral and Uffizi museum – yet this beautiful city has a surprisingly dark past. From assassination conspiracies to exiles, Florence has many… Read More The Troubling End Of ‘Lorenzo The Magnificent’s’ Legacy
Today is the day where the majority of us have fun in our kitchens, preparing, flipping and serving delicious pancakes. We all enjoy this day, an excuse to eat dessert for dinner and indulge in the sweet toppings of syrup, fruit, lemon or sugar. But many of us forget or don’t know why we celebrate… Read More Pancake Day: its origin, meaning and purpose
A Little Insight 