If you thought hacking was a new phenomenon, then you haven't met Nevil Maskelyne! LulzSec's great-grandfather exposed Marconi.
By JoHarrington 16 days ago about Culture and Society 7 comments
At the beginning of the 20th century, this was the historical period when Edward VII was on the throne of Britain. A lot happened.
By JoHarrington 17 days ago about Culture and Society 18 comments
It's been called the first 'true' Olympic Games. But the 1908 event in London is known more for its controversies than its sporting achievements.
By JoHarrington on 04/20/2012 about Culture and Society 6 comments
Votes for Women or boats for women? In 1912, the press pushed to make it either/or and the Suffragettes were left floundering.
By JoHarrington on 04/03/2012 about Culture and Society 10 comments
On April 15th 1912, RMS Titanic sank in the Atlantic Ocean. The story has fascinated generations ever since. But why?
By JoHarrington on 03/25/2012 about Culture and Society 12 comments
Until 2012, the only British monarch ever to have reigned for 60 years was Queen Victoria. Celebrations were held by a fifth of the world population.
By JoHarrington on 02/06/2012 about Culture and Society 4 comments
James I's preoccupation with witchcraft, prompted persecution of so-called witches in late 16th century Scotland.
By WiseFool on 01/14/2012 about Culture and Society 6 comments
History is an on-going tale, which directly affects the modern day. Each event is part of a domino effect causing ripples across the world.
By JoHarrington on 12/23/2011 about Culture and Society 4 comments
Waking up on Sunday 13 August 1961, Berliners discovered that Berlin had ceased to exist. Berlin Wall went up 50 years ago, now a top tourist ...
By mivvy on 08/05/2011 about Culture and Society 10 comments
A tabloid article I wrote about the magic of King Tutankhamun during the Egyptian revolution but never managed to place
By Kate-Phizackerley on 06/25/2011 about Culture and Society 4 comments
Don't panic! Wizzley was notified.
