Tangible memories, weathered by time they are forsaken souvenirs from a transformational period in history. Hidden away in the dark recesses of a vanity drawer or propped on a shelf draped in a pall of dust embellishing their antiquity. They are sentimental evidence of a millisecond in the world's life and a personal narrat... More..

The Bard - fact or fiction. Recent petitions have brought into question the authenticity and authorship of the proclaimed literary works of William Shakespeare. A scholarly and renown quorum comprised of stage actors, writers and critics believe there is compelling evidence that contradicts the general consensus that Mr. ... More..

Il Canto degli Italiani (The Song of the Italians) In a world where political consciousness has often found its voice through poetic renderings, it is of no surprise the Italian national anthem found its own origins within the impassioned strophe of a poem. Scribed in the Autumn of 1847 by the youthful Genoese, Goffredo M... More..

Kenton (K(e)-nton/Ken-ton), masculine in all of its forms, originates from Old English. Meaning "the royal settlement," or "place," it is a name that seems to resonate of regal heredity and represents one of solid character. Whilst it is a popular surname, especially within the United Kingdom, it is a rather unusual first n... More..

Searching for the `Quiet' in the Day In the midst of today's increasingly chaotic lifestyles, it has become difficult to find a quiet place and take a moment to collect one's thoughts or simply enjoy the solitude. It would seem no matter where we go or what we do we can no longer evade the noise. Noise, it has become its... More..

Elsa (pronounced EL-sah), originally a pet form of Elizabeth, is now a common given name. Founded in Hebrew, this feminine appellation means "My God is a vow." It is commonly used in English, Finnish, German, Spanish and Swedish speaking countries. While currently enjoying a height in popularity in Sweden (ranked #16, 20... More..

"Oh we want to call him Zachary, we'll raise him in the mountains; he'll bathe in crystal fountains, shining laughter in the sun." These are the first lines of a song by the late American songwriter, John Denver, expressing his heartfelt love and adoration for his child. Zachary (pronounced Zak-a-ree) is an English deriva... More..