Conditions in the first settlement, combined with the harsh North American winter, meant that by the spring of 1621 around half of the Mayflower’s passengers had died, succumbing to disease and the cold.
The Terracotta Warriors
The story of the terracotta warriors begins in the late third century BC, when the ambitious Qin Shi Huang ascended to the throne of the Qin Dynasty.
Surviving The Lull Between Resits And Results
One piece of advice I think is crucial is this: as soon as you have completed the resits, try to forget about them.
8 ways to teach your children life skills at home
Our recent study surveyed 750 parents in the UK to find out how many children know and understand life skills by the time they leave school. We discovered that many parents worry their young ones will finish their education and still be relatively unprepared for adulthood, mainly due to the absence of life skills on […]
Beyond The Dunes
The Sahara is not just an expanse of sand. It boasts a variety of landscapes, from rock plateaus and mountains to ancient oases.
Writers Writing About November
Emily Dickinson says how ‘November always seemed to be the Norway of the year’. Maybe this metaphor is linked to the month’s darkness.
Translating Literature: Challenges And Triumphs
Translators must find a delicate balance between staying faithful to the author’s voice and adapting the text to the nuances of the target language.
Book Recommendations 1: Young Bond Vs Alex Rider
Today we start a new series of book recommendations aimed at young people, with the idea of spotlighting books that will spark that love of reading,
Bonfire Night And Its Lost Traditions
Amid the celebrated traditions of Bonfire Night, lesser-known rituals have faded into obscurity.
Veganism
The concept of abstaining from eating any animal-derived products has existed for centuries, originating in ancient Indian and east-Mediterranean cultures.
