An unexpected King- George V1

King George V1 did not expect to be King- that was the role his eldest brother would claim. However when King Edward abdicated this role, his younger brother "Bertie" stepped into his shoes and putting his duty first became a much loved King. This wise man was the father of our current monarch, Queen Elizabeth

Cleopatra (1963) - Illustrated Reference

A look back at one of Hollywood's biggest epics, with facts, posters, reviews and plenty of photos.

The Accuracy of Memory - Did It Really Happen How You Think It Did?

Our memories are not as accurate as we think they are. Find out how our minds distort and forget details of events that seem unforgettable.

Fashions of The Aesthetic Movement - A Cult of Beauty and Victorian Counterculture

The Aesthetic Movement was a counterculture of artists, writers, and designers in Victorian England who opposed the dehumanization of the Industrial Age. Aesthetic fashion stood against the stiffness of corsets and Victorian materialism, favoring a natural look based on medieval styles

10 Top Best Perfumes for Women Reviewed 2012

With mothers day a few weeks away, this is the best time to know which are top perfumes 2012 has in store for women. Here we will let you in on a list of the best perfumes that we know are what women want. And all the reasons why Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Lopez and Katy Perry perfume will make the perfect gift for her. If your gift is for a grand mother why not make her day special with a classic scent like Shalimar, one of the best perfume from guerlain. Also read reviews for Daisy by Marc Jac

Alcatraz - Series Premiere: Synopsis and Review

A synopsis and review of the double series premiere episode of FOX's Sci-Fi series 'Alcatraz', starring Sarah Jones, Jeffrey Pierce, Sam Neill and Jorge Garcia.

Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Celebrations: Details announced

A year before Queen Elizabeth II diamond jubilee celebrations get underway in the UK, the palace has announced the itinerary. The British Royal Family are good at pomp and ceremony. You only have to look at the recent wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. The royals may berate the media at times but they like to court it when it suits. Special anniversaries and jubilee celebrations are always good for cementing "the firm" deeper in its foundations. The palace and government are

Top Tips for Women's Fragrances 2011

There’s something magical about the scent of a woman. The natural fragrance entices men through pheromones. A well chosen fragrance can combine and enhance the natural scent. Women's perfume is a perfect companion. If worn correctly it can kiss and caress, drift and dance, float and flirt and in general enchant the target audience. If chosen wrong, it may cloy and cloud, obscure and obfuscate, irritate or be inane.

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Floral perfumes are those fragrances that are dominated by one or several types of flower notes. These Perfumes are mostly feminine and popular with women. Floral perfumes represent the essence of love and romance and are not only the oldest fragrances but the most popular too. Floral Perfumes can be Single Floral fragrances with one single flower scent or several blended together to produce a unique scent.