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Dispelling Some Myths: "Ring a Ring a Roses" and the Great Plague
Ring-a-ring o' roses, A pocket full of posies, A-tishoo! A-tishoo! We all fall down. For those of us of a certain age, you might remember...
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Tastes Of History
Jun 21, 2020
Dispelling Some Myths: Julius Caesar's Birth
On the face of it one could be forgiven for thinking the medical procedure known as Caesarean section [1] was named for Roman statesman...
Tastes Of History
Jun 21, 2020
Dispelling Some Myths: Viking Horned Helmets
One of the history workshops that Tastes Of History offers for schools (in more normal times) is on the Vikings [1]. In doing so, we try...
Tastes Of History
Jun 21, 2020
Dispelling Some Myths: Democracy's Roots
Ancient Athens in the 5th-century BC is often held to be the birthplace of democracy. The idea, however, was not unique to Athens. Other...
Tastes Of History
Jun 21, 2020
Dispelling Some Myths: Thumbs Up
Most people in western culture recognise the 'thumbs up' gesture as one that indicates all is well, while conversely 'thumbs down' means...
Tastes Of History
Jun 21, 2020
Dispelling Some Myths: "Cleopatra's Needle"
Take a walk along the Victoria Embankment in the City of Westminster, London and near the Golden Jubilee Bridges you will find...
Tastes Of History
Jun 21, 2020
Union Flag or Union Jack?
In the April 2020 issue of BBC History Magazine Dominic Sandbrook highlighted a significant historical event that month, namely the...
Tastes Of History
Jun 20, 2020
Dispelling Some Myths: The Earth is Flat
Once again a recently broadcast popular UK television programme promoted yet another 'factoid'. On this occasion a throw away comment, on...
Tastes Of History
Jun 20, 2020
Dispelling Some Myths: Spiral Staircases
In an effort to continually improve our knowledge we came across 'History…The Interesting Bits!', a blog by Sharon Bennett Connolly. In...
Tastes Of History
Jun 20, 2020
Dispelling Some Myths: Mediæval Murder Holes
Look up whilst you are visiting castles and you will often see voids in the overhead masonry associated with the defence of the...
Tastes Of History
Jun 20, 2020
Dispelling Some Myths: Saluting
Sometimes when you are watching a television programme or film, the simplest thing can ruin its enjoyment. For example, an Army officer...
Tastes Of History
Jun 20, 2020
Reclaiming an Ancient Good Luck Symbol
Introduction Mention the word 'swastika', or worse draw or display the image, and today you risk causing offence for so many valid...
Tastes Of History
Jun 20, 2020
Stonehenge & the Solstices
Summer solstice The Stonehenge monument in England is known for its alignment with the summer solstice sunrise, and it remains a popular...
Tastes Of History
Jun 19, 2020
Dispelling Some Myths: The Game of Quoits
The history of the game of quoits appears, on the face of it, to have an ancient origin. At least that is what you would believe from...
Tastes Of History
Jun 19, 2020
From the Supply Reserve Depot
Success! For some time now, we have been searching for a stoneware jar marked with the letters 'SRD' to complement Tastes Of History’s...
Tastes Of History
Jun 18, 2020
Christmas?
Ever wondered where Christmas comes from? After all we have been celebrating a mid-winter festival for millennia. According to the latest...
Tastes Of History
Jun 18, 2020
Dispelling Some Myths: Britain's "Secret Service"?
Yet another TV drama refers to Britain's Secret Service, but why? Britain has not had a 'secret service' since the end of the Second...
Tastes Of History
Jun 18, 2020
Who is Apicius?
Connoisseurs of Roman cuisine may be familiar with the recipes of 'Apicius'. Indeed, 'Apicius' was the inspiration for the Roman recipes...
Tastes Of History
Jun 18, 2020
Dispelling Some Myths: Mother's Day
Mother's Day: Not as sold Every March there is annual chance to tell your mother how much she means to you (hopefully you don't need...
Tastes Of History
Jun 17, 2020
The Wise Words of Gaius Petronius Arbiter
It may be a peculiarly military thing, perhaps it strikes accord with armed forces personnel, but one particular quote is frequently...
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