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One Head for Many Hats: Dual Monarchies and Personal Unions85

One Head for Many Hats: Dual Monarchies and Personal Unions

A look at feudalism, personal unions, and dual monarchy.

3 comments    united kingdom austria-hungary
The History of Poetry85

The History of Poetry

Traces the history of poetry from its origins in early agricultural societies where it was spoken or chanted as a spell to promote good harvests through to the end of the twentieth century.

18 comments    poetry history england
Jacarandas in Johannesburg, South Africa87

Jacarandas in Johannesburg, South Africa

Johannesburg and Pretoria are well known for their beautiful blooming Jacaranda Trees.

25 comments    south africa nelson mandela
Michael Frayn's 'Spies' - How The Author Presents Mystery and Intrigue.83

Michael Frayn's 'Spies' - How The Author Presents Mystery and Intrigue.

'Spies' by Michael Frayn, is a 'coming of age' novel about two young boys, their families and their neighbours, during World War Two. Set in a London suburb, it is mostly written in flashback, as the narrator ~ an elderly man ~ attempts to remember, understand, and come to terms with, some long-forgotten events of his childhood. But have they been forgotten because of the time that has elapsed, because an old man's memory is unreliable, or because there are some things best not remembered?

0 comments    world war ii second world war
Why Alberta Should Separate From Canada81

Why Alberta Should Separate From Canada

Note: This is a rant. It is not meant to be offensive. Rather, food for thought for like-minded individuals concerned about the status quo. Get onboard, lets be the generation to create the glorious Commonwealth of Alberta together. It will be a...

17 comments    canada separation alberta
Green Initiatives for Commonwealth Games 201082

Green Initiatives for Commonwealth Games 2010

Delhi, the capital city of India is getting beautified like a bride for the upcoming mega-sporting event, Commonwealth Games 2010 in October. The 12 day event from 3rd to 14th October 2010 will involve 71...

5 comments    sports environment green
Ten Things to do in Kandy, Sri Lanka.80

Ten Things to do in Kandy, Sri Lanka.

Visit Kandy, Sri Lanka. Here are the best ten ways to spend time in Kandy while having fun and relaxation.

8 comments    travel shopping asia
Commonwealth Games Scam 2010 -  A Common Shame for India80

Commonwealth Games Scam 2010 - A Common Shame for India

The commonwealth games scam of 2010 was waiting to happen. But the proportion of the commonwealth games scam couldn't be guessed even by generous estimates.

15 comments    commonwealth games games 2010
Mascot of Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi 79

Mascot of Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi

The dictionary meaning of the word "mascot" is an animal or a toy or a person dressed like an animal, which represents a team or organization. Mascots were thought to bring "good luck" to the team or organization. Since times immemorial, every big...

1 comment    sports tiger tigers
Now It's 'All Quiet on the Western Front'80

Now It's 'All Quiet on the Western Front'

During 'The Great War' ~ World War One ~ it certainly was not 'all quiet on the western front'. War poetry bears witness to this! But it is peaceful there now. Where once there was death and horror, there is now agriculture once again. And the quietest spots in Northern France are the military cemeteries, where the graves of dead young soldiers can still be seen ~ standing 'row on row'.

55 comments    world war first world war somme
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