Jigsaw Puzzles: Great Stimulation for the Body and Mind

Today is National Puzzle Day in the US! Did you know jigsaw puzzles were invented in the 1700s? Click here to find out more. 🧩🧩🧩🧩

Has Politics in the UK Changed Since the 18th Century?

A century ago today, Britain elected its first Labour prime minister. So, why not use this as a chance to babble about 18th Century politics?

Did you know the foundations for modern boxing were laid in the Georgian era? Check out my post about Daniel Mendoza to learn more. 🥊🥊

Is 15th January the most depressing day of the year? Click here to read more about what is dubbed "Blue Monday".

8th January marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Wilkie Collins. Today, I babble about the pioneer of the suspense genre. 📖📖📖

Happy New Year! For my first post of 2024, I reveal a few facts about New Year's Day in the UK. Click here to learn more. 🎉

Why do we kiss under the mistletoe? Click here to find out and learn the story of the kissing bough, a historic Christmas decoration. 🎄🎄🎄

16th December was the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party. The US celebrates the protest by American patriots, but is that a myth? 🌎

It's time to indulge in a bit of festive reading. Click here to find out what I'll be reading and my favourite festive novels. ❄️🎄🎅🏻

It's that time of year when we often look back at what we've achieved. Click here to read about my achievements in 2023.