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Having always had a major interest in writing and music,I am lucky enough these days to have an outlet for both. On the music front I play in a couple of bands, these days mainly at a local level. My writing seem to sprawl across a wide range of genres and

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Arts & Humanities > Ancient History Scientific evidence of a worldwide flood: 1 of 11
For thousands of years people have been reading about a worldwide flood, from the biblical story of Noah and his ark and from such Middle Eastern myths as the Epic of Gilgamesh, which seems to be an earlier version of the same. But away from these more specific tales, almost every culture that has left a record seems to have... More..
Arts & Humanities > Colonial & Early American The pivotal role of the French in the American Revolution: 1 of 11
To understand the background of the American War of Independence or the Revolutionary War, as it is sometimes called, an understanding of the previous few decades is required. Between the 1756 and 1763, the Seven Years war was taking place, wars fought by European powers from Canada and the Caribbean and from the Atlantic to... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Literature Book reviews: Angels and Demons, by Dan Brown: 1 of 8
For a long time I resisted the urge to be dragged into the whole Dan Brown phenomenon, not being a big devourer of thrillers and without much expectation of its merits I stayed away. When I finally succumbed to the Da Vinci Code, I found that there was much to be said for the book. It may not be the most elegant of literatur... More..
Arts & Humanities > Fantasy & Science Fiction Book reviews: The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkein: 1 of 8
In these days when Lord of the Rings has become a household name, many people will be turning to Tolkien's previous book to continue the adventure. Because of this Ill begin the review with a warning. Do not expect a prequel to Lord of the Rings. Yes, its about Hobbits and a ring and yes, its set in the same world but that's... More..
Arts & Humanities > European History Comparing medieval guilds to the modern labor movement: 1 of 4
The power of organised work forces has long been known. Ever since Egyptian work gangs put down tools to complain about the wages, food and make up that they received the idea that there is power and safety in numbers has been well proven. I will qualify that by saying that make up was worn by the ancient Egyptian artisan as... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ancient History Identifying the seven wonders of the ancient world: 2 of 7
There is often much confusion over the identities of the Seven Wonders of the World. Due to their size and magnificence people often assume that the Taj Mahal and the Great Wall of China are part of the group. What has to be borne in mind is that these wonders should be better termed the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World as... More..
Arts & Humanities > Colonial & Early American Was America founded as a Christian nation?: 23 of 79
This is obviously a very emotive subject for many, especially for the every growing conservative Christian factions who are becoming more prominent in America today. One of the problems with understanding history is that our ticket to the past is mainly found in peoples writings. These thoughts and ideas are used by the next... More..
Arts & Humanities > Middle Ages History of the Knights Templar: 3 of 10
On a day in March in 1314, after seven years of questioning, imprisonment and brutal torture, two old men were dragged from their cells through the crowded streets of Paris and on an island in the Seine were tied to stakes over piles of hot coals and literally roasted to death. Brutal even by the excesses of the day, who wer... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ancient History The importance of river valleys to ancient civilizations: 4 of 13
River Valleys have always been significant in the development of early civilizations. Many of the first cities have been founded in the lower parts of large rivers where they meet the sea and there are many reasons for this. Large rivers afford many benefits. Firstly they provide a large amount of easily accessible fresh wat... More..
Arts & Humanities > European History The history of the Berlin Wall: 5 of 16
Although not built until 1961, the infamous Berlin Wall has its roots in the aftermath of the Second World War. With the defeat of the Axis forces the old German capital of Berlin was partitioned into western and eastern sections. The former was controlled by American, British and French forces and the later by the Soviet Un... More..