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Have you always loved reading about the days of yore? Do you enjoy watching historical documentaries on telly? Were school field trips to ancient ruins and palaces your favourite days of the year? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of the above, a degree in history might be the right path for you. However, you […]
When you are studying for the Edexcel English Literature A Level, you need to be fully briefed on the world’s most famous poets. Who are they? Well, it is open to debate, but here we take you through the top poets across time and space and why they are considered so great. The best of […]
Photography is an interesting and creative skill to have. Photography has changed so much since its invention – you’ll be surprised at just how much it has changed. Until recently, taking photos meant hoping that what you saw in the viewfinder of the camera would be replicated on the printed photo. You took photos until […]
It’s a common misconception that you can’t learn a new language past a certain age. People think that their brains are too ‘slow’ and aren’t young enough to process so much new information. This article discusses the benefits of learning a new language in later life. It’s a common misconception that when we leave our […]
Due for release in June 2017, The Mummy stars Tom Cruise, Russell Crowe and Sofia Boutella. In the film, Princess Ahmanet (Boutella) was burned alive beneath the sands of Egypt over 2,000 ago, as punishment for killing her father. When her tomb is rediscovered and opened in modern times, she remerges as a malevolent sprit […]
Learning a new language is a great way to exercise the grey cells. If you are a frequent visitor to Germany and/or Austria, you will understand just how handy it can be to trot out the odd phrase or two in cafes, bars, restaurants, hotels, tourist attractions and more. But are online language courses the […]
Released in China in mid-December 2016, the ‘Great Wall’ film starring Matt Damon in its lead role, discovers the mystery behind one of the greatest wonders of the world – the Great Wall of China. Wave after wave of magical beasts attack the massive structure, and to defend it, Damon’s character goes on a journey […]
With National Handwriting Day just around the corner on 23rd January 2017, you may be wondering if, in this digital age, whether handwritten letters and printed books are as popular as they used to be. After all, we do so many other things online that it seems an obvious point of progress that books will […]
Being able to speak more than one language has always been advantageous. By speaking and understanding more than one language, you connect with more people. There are some languages that are widely spoken and the latest list of the approximate number of speakers of each language may surprise you. Chinese tops the list with a […]
Genealogy, the practice of tracing family history and ancestry through the centuries, has piqued the curiosity of the British public. Satisfying our curiosity and the need to know where we have come from, it is a process that fun and informative, as well as being one that throws the odd surprise into the mix too. […]