Category Archives: History

Deciphering those Mysterious Celtic Languages….

Posted on March 19, 2012 by

I decided to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this year by writing a little bit about the different branches of Celtic languages which are still spoken today. There are quite a few within Britain and one in the Amorican peninsula of … Continue reading →

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Patrimoine du France

Posted on September 17, 2010 by

   Chateau de Chenonceau      So you think that you know everything there is to know about France? How many of you know that the third weekend in September is Patrimoine ? This  is a delightful and prosperous time to be in France particularly if you enjoy … Continue reading →

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Lady Anne Clifford’s 17th Century Legacy

Posted on February 16, 2010 by

     Lady Anne at 56.      One of the most famous castle restorers of any century in Britain would most certainly be Lady Anne Clifford. Born into a noble inheritance on the 30th of January in 1590 at Skipton Castle in North … Continue reading →

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Saint George and the Dragon

Posted on April 23, 2009 by

     On this day a very influential martyred saint, St. George is celebrated on the day of his death, like many saints are around the world. When I write about saints you can be sure that the subject is far-reaching and … Continue reading →

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Castles 101, Part Two: The Evolution of Castles in England

Posted on October 23, 2008 by

      see Castles 101 album for large view      When the Romans invaded British soil circa 55 and 56 BC Caesar took a navigational approach but by AD 43 their occupation was in earnest and if you take a look at … Continue reading →

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Wihakakta Cepapi Wi

Posted on April 22, 2008 by

            It’s been awhile since I’ve written anything on the Plains Indians of  North America. I started writing about them from the inception of this Live Space because I felt it would be a fun and informative diversion from … Continue reading →

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The Goumiers of WWII

Posted on March 6, 2008 by

   While you’re waiting for my Northumberland entry….     General Sir Harold Alexander, who commanded one of the Allied Armies in Italy, issued directives on November 8, 1943 for his own Fifth battalion. They were to advance into the Liri Valley … Continue reading →

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Magna Charta Revisited

Posted on June 15, 2007 by

     Alternately called the Magna Charta and Magna Carta, this writ relieved King John of his assumption of powers concerning land ownership, specifically, and established- for the first time- English constitutional liberties for the common folk. A group of barons … Continue reading →

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They don’t make ‘em like they used to!

Posted on May 31, 2007 by

  The eloquence of Abraham Lincoln   The following is a letter written by Abraham Lincoln. It was dated Nov. 21, 1864 and was sent from the White House in Washington, D.C. It is now displayed on the wall of Brasenose … Continue reading →

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A short history of Confucius

Posted on April 19, 2007 by

     During the era that Buddha was teaching enlightenment and interior peace and contentment in India, Confucius was giving practical advice to the Chinese people in successful relationships and practical living. His key precepts were honesty with others and remaining … Continue reading →

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