The Re-Emergence of the Submerged Derwent Village
For anyone who is interested in seeing the remnants of Derwent village, hurry down to Ladybower Reservoir before the remains…
Hobbies
Discover ideas and tips for hobbies, including creative projects, sports, games, and leisure activities to help you enjoy your free time and explore new interests.
13 Halloween Facts
The roots of Halloween go back centuries. Today Halloween is often treated as a fun family festival, however, the festival…
10 Tips: Dealing with Exam Stress
I have a wealth of experience in this field, having sat innumerable exams throughout my education. From SATS, GCSEs, A…
Family Road Trip – Carlisle Castle
We have had English Heritage membership for the past 12 months now and, after recently renewing our membership, we’ve decided…
10 Surprising Facts about the Vikings.
One of my favourite topics to lecture on is the Viking Age. My students always find it surprising to learn…
20 Funny Medieval Words We Should Bring Back!
Just for fun! I’ve compiled a top 20 list of funny medieval words we should bring back, just because they’re…
How to Survive and Thrive at a Conference
I attended my first Academic Conference when I began my PhD back in 2010. Academics attend a conference for a…
What are Orbs?
Of all of the hotly debated evidence of paranormal activity, orbs are one of the most contested. I have seen…
10 Facts you Probably Didn’t Know About The Normans
Here’s a collection of facts that you may or may not already know about a fascinating bunch of people known…
