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The unbelievable story of D.B. Cooper

The unbelievable of D.B. Copper remains “one of the great unsolved mysteries in FBI history” the agency itself has professed. Though it’s some 48 years since the incident […]

The uncanny disappearance of Amelia Earhart

It’s now more than 80 years since world-famous aviator Amelia Earhart went missing. However, her intriguing story re […]

A brief history of the birthday celebration

It would seem almost unthinkable to have a birthday celebration without cards, a cake and candles, presents, and the time-honoured “happy birthday” song. While it […]

A quick guide to keeping a dog
There’s no doubt a dog can make a great additional family member to any home but before you buy you should be fully aware of the commitment you are undertaking. It may seem like […]

A quick guide to choosing a dog

According to the latest (2019) published statistics from the world’s three most influential dog organisations, i.e.  The Kennel Club (UK), American Kennel Club (USA), and the […]

Why do we have a ‘best man’ at weddings?

Even in today’s gender-equal society, it’s still usually the future bride who makes most of the wedding arrangements for the forthcoming big day. However, one of the […]

A Brief History of the Spring Bank Holiday (UK)
The Spring Bank Holiday is one of eight public holidays in the UK. It almost always falls on the last Monday in May. While most organisations, businesses, and […]

Just why do we have Father’s Day?

Around 80% of all the world’s countries recognise a Father’s Day celebration of some description. Many of us from the Western […]

The Cave premiere’s in London tonight

Tom Waller’s The Cave received its world premiere on 5 October 2020 at the Busan International Film Festival in South Ko […]

Just why do we have Mother’s Day

Did you know that Mother’s Day in the UK is held on a different date than that generally celebrated in the rest of t […]

A Brief History of Robbie Burns and Burns Night

Burns Night is primarily a Scottish celebration held annually on, or around, the 25th of January. It commemor […]

Just how did the game of ‘darts’ come about?

Darts is a simple game that just about everyone knows and just about anyone can play. From its roots as an old English pub game, ‘darts’ has certainly come a long […]

How did ‘tea’ become Britain’s favourite hot drink?

There has been a spectacular rise in the consumption of coffee in the UK over the past two decades. However, tea is still the nation’s favourite hot […]

Why do we celebrate Valentine’s Day?

Valentine’s Day, February 14, is now celebrated all around the world as a special day for lovers. Flowers, gifts, and cards are all exchanged in the name of St. Val […]

Just how did the British tradition of pantomime come about?

The great British tradition of pantomime usually takes place all across the country in the run-up to Christ […]

A Short History of Morris Dancing

Morris dancing is an ancient type of English folk dance that is usually performed to rudimentary music. It involves rhythmic, choreographed stepping by a group of practised […]

Why Do We Celebrate May Day? A brief history of the May Day celebrations Like many of Britain’s customs and traditions, May Day has its roots set firmly in […]

‘The Cave’ to premiere at October’s London Film Festival.

Perhaps the best feel-good story of 2018 was the discovery and ultimate rescue of 13 members of […]

A brief history of the ”great” British pub

The British pub, or  to give its full name ‘public house’, is an establishment renowned all over the world. The pub’s main function is to serve alcoholic drinks […]

The Enigmatic Story of the Mary Celeste

There have been many maritime mysteries down the years but few have been as enduring or remained as prominent, as that of the Mary Celeste. The shroud of myth and […]