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The Semi-Mythical Maelgwn Gwynedd
It's the Arthurian legend and 6th century Celtic history, we're all missing 99% of the details. Some of that is down to Gildas, who did a lot of destroying manuscripts in various places, if he didn't like the people mentioned. Incidentally, he ...
JoHarrington, on 04/10/2014
The Semi-Mythical Maelgwn Gwynedd
I'm feel like I'm missing 99% of the details >.> Even in that super detailed one you wrote.
Ember, on 04/10/2014
Documentary Review of We Are Legion (2012)
It's their loss! I'm sure that you will enjoy it.
JoHarrington, on 04/10/2014
Documentary Review of We Are Legion (2012)
They all made non-committal uninterested noises when I asked them if they wanted to watch it, so it probably won't happen as a house. But I'm probably going to watch it tonight finally, yay for days off!
Ember, on 04/10/2014
The Semi-Mythical Maelgwn Gwynedd
Agreed on all counts, hence me ensuring that I only wrote Saxons during that battle. But thanks for spelling it out for those who come afterwards. I sometimes get so caught up in the nitty-gritty, that I forget that the majority of people don't ...
JoHarrington, on 04/10/2014
Pelagius: a sadly traduced theologian
Thank you so much for writing this. It's cleared up a lot of things for me. I can wander through the histories of Britain at the time with a better understanding of the religious divide.
JoHarrington, on 04/10/2014
Run: Channel Four drama starring Olivia Colman
I didn't really enjoy this. I stuck it out till the end because the acting was good and I was expecting something to tie everything all together in a satisfying way. However, this is the UK and not Hollywood. While the last moment tied ...
Sheri_Oz, on 04/10/2014
Lucan: ITV drama starring Rory Kinnear and Christopher Eccleston
This was passable. I enjoyed it but wasn't wowed by it.
Sheri_Oz, on 04/10/2014
What Remains: BBC crime drama starring David Threlfall
I loved this series. The acting was impressive and the plot was twisted and complex enough to keep me curious until the very end.
Sheri_Oz, on 04/10/2014
The Soldier Poets of World War II
Thanks Kathleen. It was a bit difficult getting round the copyright. I would have liked to print more of the poetry but was advised not to because of exceeding the quotes that are allowed free.
Maritravel, on 04/10/2014
Peacock Symbolism - Peacock Association With Easter
VioletteRose, Peacocks are so beautiful that it is easy to understand their symbolism.
Your last sentence sums up my appreciation of peacocks as well:
"To me, these amazing birds are always symbols of life, beauty and grace!"
DerdriuMarriner, on 04/10/2014
Weyland Ringtail Possums (Pseudochirulus caroli) in the Weyland Mountains of Papua, Indonesia
VioletteRose, Me, too, I am glad to hear about species, thought to be extinct, have been hiding in plain sight all along.
DerdriuMarriner, on 04/10/2014
Promachoteuthis sulcus: Strange Squid with human like teeth
Very interesting article and a very interesting creature!
ologsinquito, on 04/10/2014
Promachoteuthis sulcus: Strange Squid with human like teeth
Oh gosh - if this was April Fool's Day I would be very suspicious! What a bizarre creature! The appearance of the teeth are better than mine! I am jealous! :)
KathleenDuffy, on 04/10/2014
The Semi-Mythical Maelgwn Gwynedd
Mons Badonicus was a British response to the expansionist plans of Aelle, king of Sussex,, who was advancing up the Thames valley. Aelle was named as the first Bretwalda, overlord of the Saxons, but when he was killed some of his warriors ...
frankbeswick, on 04/10/2014