It’s all in the stars!
Are you one of those people who simply have to ‘check your stars’ every time you open a newspaper? If so you are not alone because every single day millions of ordinary people across the world read their daily astrological forecast or prediction (called a ‘horoscope’) in order to find out what the future holds in store for them. Are they going to meet someone special? Is good fortune just...
Read MoreOnce upon a time…
For many children the world over, memories of childhood include listening to wonderful stories whether at home or at school. Some stories are soon forgotten but others remain firmly embedded in our memories and stay there for our whole life. Some of the most enduring stories that are told to children and passed down the generations from grandparents to parents are known as ‘Fairy tales’ and...
Read MoreThe mythology of plants and herbs
If you look in your kitchen cupboard it is very likely that you will find small jars or packets of herbs which you probably add to food to give it extra flavouring. For many thousands of years humans have used herbs or plant extracts for many different purposes both practical and symbolical. Today we tend to use the herbs for mainly food flavourings or for medicinal purposes but we sometimes...
Read MoreIn search of Bohemia (Bohemian rats ‘n me)
There is something deliciously decadent about Prague. Ask people what they think of this wonderful city that has been at the heart of European history and culture for thousands of years and their impressions will be mixed – romantic images of ancient untamed Bohemia are likely to be mingled with images of floods of tourists, stag parties and cheap beer. That’s because Prague is a paradox. The...
Read MoreThe magic of Avebury
Most visitors to Britain will be familiar with the image of Stonehenge as one of the country’s most iconic landmarks that attracts thousands of visitors every year. Not very far from Stonehenge though, is another equally impressive archaeological site that remains little visited by comparison with its more famous neighbour. The site is called ‘Avebury’ and it remains one of the most...
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