The Incredible Origins of Everyday Phrases
I have always been fascinated by the origins of everyday phrases. Here, I’ve decided to explore some of the origins…
Reading the Classics: A Tale of Two Cities
After reading George Orwell’s Animal Farm, I decided to move away from 20th-century literature for a while. I loved Pride…
“Let Them Eat Cake” One of History’s Greatest Misquotes
For decades the words “Let them eat cake” have been attributed to Queen Marie Antoinette in the 18th-century. But, history…
The Ghosts of Pendle Hill: A Paranormal Investigation
As many of my readers are aware, I have a keen interest in the paranormal. I have conducted a number…
Royal Birth Traditions
As the nation awaits the news of the arrival of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s first baby, I’m going to…
The Crown of Thorns – From Jerusalem to the Cathedral of Notre Dame
And after twisting together a crown of thorns, they put it on His head, and a reed in His right…
Is My House Haunted?
If you’re reading this, you might be asking yourself the question ‘is my house haunted?‘ I have been there myself…
Reading the Classics: Animal Farm
After reading Pride and Prejudice I decided to read something a little lighter. The next book in my ‘Reading the…
Hauntings: Why is There Always a Woman in White?
I vividly remember watching the pilot episode of Supernatural (one of my favourite TV shows) way back in 2006. The…
Reading the Classics: Pride and Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice was a novel I had attempted to read many years ago. Because I had struggled to get…
