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Issues Surrounding the 21st Century Funeral of Richard III
Arthur and Alfred! You are right about the flipping back and forth. We have these kings, real men, who have taken the status of myths. Godwinson, the last true Saxon king of England. Maybe he should be the third in the trio. At least we have ...
frankbeswick, on 11/04/2014
The True Life Story of Annabelle the Haunted Doll
I share your fears and concerns, Jo. It should have no attention at all. Ideally, it should be destroyed.
frankbeswick, on 11/04/2014
Water Ionizers : The Pros and Cons of Alkaline Water Purifiers
A alkaline water purifier seems good and I'll have a try.
nink, on 11/04/2014
Fingerprints
Very interesting. I didn't know ancient cultures used hand prints as a means of identification.
ologsinquito, on 11/04/2014
Ideas for Stylish Christmas Table Centerpieces with Theme
I like those Nativity sets as a centerpiece idea. They would remind the children in a family about why we celebrate Christmas.
ologsinquito, on 11/04/2014
Catholic Wrapping Paper
Hi WriterArtist, I liked these papers too. They would make great wrapping for a religious gift.
ologsinquito, on 11/04/2014
What If? by xkcd Author Randall Munroe: Bizarre and Hypothetical Science Questions Answered
LOL That totally works. Good fight.
JoHarrington, on 11/04/2014
Dinna Fash Yourself, Sassenach Gifts for Outlander Fans
Yeah, 'dinna fash yersel' is a commonly used phrase in Scotland, though apparently less common than it used to be a couple of generations back.
JoHarrington, on 11/04/2014
Media Manipulation: Rewriting History as it Happens
I read your entire comment nodding like a bobble head doll. That is the point of the media, unless you truly find an independent publication. But even then, there will be bias. Or a measure of reflexivity at least.
It's not only in the ...
JoHarrington, on 11/04/2014
Chore Wars: Making Housework Fun
We were having fun with it here on Wizzley too. It's a great inducement to get gamers doing chores.
JoHarrington, on 11/04/2014
Outlander Filming Locations in Scotland
YES! YES! YES! You genius! I've just compared my screenshots with photos of the West Kirk and several points match. Then I found the window and it was game over. Yes, I do believe that we've found it. Thank you.
JoHarrington, on 11/04/2014
Connie Willis's Time Travel Series - History Degrees Just Got Real
I honestly believe that you'll love it. Though I wonder if we'll read the same book. You'll be coming from Mary's POV, while I'm there with Dunworthy and Kirvan.
JoHarrington, on 11/04/2014
Issues Surrounding the 21st Century Funeral of Richard III
Ember - This is precisely the sort of thing which I have hours of fun doing. Historians are basically people who love a good story, then going off on adventures.
JoHarrington, on 11/04/2014
Issues Surrounding the 21st Century Funeral of Richard III
Brenda - Frank called it. It's all about looking at old maps and contemporary accounts, plus attempting to follow the story of both the ruins and the grave though later accounts. It was pain-staking work which paid dividends.
JoHarrington, on 11/04/2014
The True Life Story of Annabelle the Haunted Doll
Frank - Though to what extent is containing it, while affording it much higher attention, safe in these circumstances?
JoHarrington, on 11/04/2014