It is a truth universally acknowledged that a human being of legal age, acceptable mental well-being, good physical shape, in possession of a few relatives and a living space
<p>For centuries, sailors crossing the Atlantic believed they were not alone – haunted by ghost ships, watched by mermaids, and stalked by sea monsters. Historian Karl Bell talks to
<p>At a glance, the fall of <a href="https://www.historyextra.com/period/medieval/real-aztecs-sacrifice-reputation-who-were-they/">the Aztec</a> empire in the early 16th century seems like one of history’s clearest before-and-after moments: a powerful empire crushed almost instantly
<p>The Vikings were bearded, brutish, spoiling for a fight, and ever ready to raid an Anglo-Saxon monastery near you. How true is that, really?</p><p>It is a stereotype beloved across
<p>The Book of Kells, one of the greatest pieces of medieval art, is today displayed in the library of Trinity College Dublin. This illuminated gospel book is named after
Cheers erupted behind us as we walked home. People flooded the streets, like birds soaring out of a toppled cage. My mother flew with them then, singing songs of rebellion
One husband One son One daughter-in-law One granddaughter, married Three great-grandchildren One grandson married One grandson married One granddaughter married Five grandchildren too young to marry Hug, hugs, hugs Talk, talk, talk Laundry, laundry, laundry Chicken, potatoes, broccoli Apples, pears, oranges Long table Lots
I wake again in the night and you’re not here. Get up and read a bit, take some aspirin, stretch, and go back to bed. I change positions and
