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The Semi-Mythical Maelgwn Gwynedd Pt 5
There's certainly enough material. I feel like I only scratched the surface of the iceberg here.
I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on St Eurgain. I've not delved deeply into her history yet, but the cursory look spoke volumes to me. ...
JoHarrington, on 07/08/2014
What is the Difference Between the UK and Britain?
There were different Celtic dialects in Britain and Ireland. Besides Welsh, which had different dialects, you had Cumbric, whose counting systems are stll used by shepherds, but which vary among themselves.Cumbric was used in the old North. ...
frankbeswick, on 07/08/2014
Low Lying Placenta - Problems, Precautions & Symptoms
I had a low lying placenta detected at my 19th week when I bleed and rush me to the hospital. My doc advise me to rest with no heavy lifting no long distance walk and long walking and no contact. ...
Marites Narvasa, on 07/08/2014
The Semi-Mythical Maelgwn Gwynedd Pt 5
You beat me to it, as I was going to suggest that you turn this into a book.
It is clear that paganism survived the advent of Christianity. Even in the East, it persisted despite the efforts of Byzantine emperors to make it hard for pagans, ...
frankbeswick, on 07/08/2014
A Brief Overview of The Symposium by Plato
Hello, Kari. Thanks for stopping by. I think love and relationships (and the nature of them), will always be relevant, because like many of the issues covered in philosophy and great literature, it's universal and timeless. The Symposium is ...
WiseFool, on 07/08/2014
The Semi-Mythical Maelgwn Gwynedd Pt 5
Yay! It was about time I finished the series. I kept getting side-tracked into other things, with it sitting right there. But all the time finding more things to add to the legend. I was telling Trevor and Liz that I might make this into a ...
JoHarrington, on 07/08/2014
What is the Difference Between the UK and Britain?
Welsh of course was the native tongue of ancient Briton (Albion) was of course ancient Welsh. Glasgow is of Welsh origin as is Carlisle, Cumbria and any river that has 'avon' in its name, or its ...
John Howe, on 07/08/2014
What is the Difference Between the UK and Britain?
There was, I believe, a variety of Welsh, a patois, spoken in Derbyshire until the twelfth century. Whether it was closer to Cumbric than to Welsh is unknown.
I think that Welsh continued to be used in Lancashire and North Cheshire mixed with ...
frankbeswick, on 07/08/2014
The Semi-Mythical Maelgwn Gwynedd Pt 5
Yay! I didn't even know this was coming. Having an INTENSE week at work so should sleep over delving into this but I wanted to tell you that I am excited about this and I have saved it to read tomorrow or later this week :D
Ember, on 07/08/2014
A Brief Overview of The Symposium by Plato
I first heard of The Symposium when someone told me that Aristophanes's speech was the basis for the song The Origin of Love in Hedwig and the Angry Inch. When I had a chance to do so, I read The ...
Kari, on 07/07/2014
Minecraft Cakes and Cupcakes
Emily, you can purchase inexpensive cupcake toppers on Ebay. These toppers are custom made. I have added the link to this page. Hope this helps.
Janet21, on 07/07/2014
Disney's Sofia the First Party Supplies
I am sorry Gina, I don't think the Sofia the First mini pinatas are available on Ebay anymore, however, I think you can find them on Etsy. Hope this helps.
Janet21, on 07/07/2014
What is the Difference Between the UK and Britain?
I've been pondering whether Lancashire was Rheged or Elmet, but I think that Elmet is more the Derbyshire Dales side - going east from Gwynedd rather than North. I did think that Rheged was further north (Cumbria) before looking into it though. ...
JoHarrington, on 07/07/2014
Whose Side is Cancer Research UK on?
Hi, Rupert. Thanks so much for sharing that report; pretty damning stuff. And it's this kind of thing that makes some people reluctant to give to ANY charity. The question is always going to be, is your money really going where it's needed? In ...
WiseFool, on 07/07/2014
Whose Side is Cancer Research UK on?
I'm concerned also about various cancer charities in the US, and where the money goes. One of my pet peeves is the pink ribbon logo emblazoned on junk food items. Great article.
ologsinquito, on 07/07/2014