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    Dispelling Some Myths: The Hidden Code in Statues
    Tastes Of History
    • Jun 21, 2020
    • 3 min

    Dispelling Some Myths: The Hidden Code in Statues

    You might have heard how the statue of a horse and rider reveals how the named person died. In the United Kingdom, and the United States,...
    Dispelling Some Myths: "Ring a Ring a Roses" and the Great Plague
    Tastes Of History
    • Jun 21, 2020
    • 4 min

    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...
    Dispelling Some Myths: Julius Caesar's Birth
    Tastes Of History
    • Jun 21, 2020
    • 2 min

    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...
    Dispelling Some Myths: Thumbs Up
    Tastes Of History
    • Jun 21, 2020
    • 3 min

    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...
    Dispelling Some Myths: "Cleopatra's Needle"
    Tastes Of History
    • Jun 21, 2020
    • 1 min

    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...
    Union Flag or Union Jack?
    Tastes Of History
    • Jun 21, 2020
    • 2 min

    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...
    Dispelling Some Myths: The Earth is Flat
    Tastes Of History
    • Jun 20, 2020
    • 3 min

    Dispelling Some Myths: The Earth is Flat

    Once again a recently broadcast popular UK television programme promoted yet another 'factoid'. A throw away comment, on camera, repeated...
    Dispelling Some Myths: Spiral Staircases
    Tastes Of History
    • Jun 20, 2020
    • 2 min

    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...
    Dispelling Some Myths: Mediæval Murder Holes
    Tastes Of History
    • Jun 20, 2020
    • 2 min

    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...
    Dispelling Some Myths: Saluting
    Tastes Of History
    • Jun 20, 2020
    • 6 min

    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...
    Reclaiming an Ancient Good Luck Symbol
    Tastes Of History
    • Jun 20, 2020
    • 5 min

    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...
    Stonehenge & the Solstices
    Tastes Of History
    • Jun 20, 2020
    • 3 min

    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...
    Dispelling Some Myths: The Game of Quoits
    Tastes Of History
    • Jun 19, 2020
    • 7 min

    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...
    From the Supply Reserve Depot
    Tastes Of History
    • Jun 19, 2020
    • 3 min

    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...
    Dispelling Some Myths: Mother's Day
    Tastes Of History
    • Jun 18, 2020
    • 5 min

    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...
    The Wise Words of Gaius Petronius Arbiter
    Tastes Of History
    • Jun 17, 2020
    • 1 min

    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...
    Dispelling Some Myths: Druids
    Tastes Of History
    • Jun 17, 2020
    • 3 min

    Dispelling Some Myths: Druids

    A while ago we were approached for help in promoting 'Britannia', a British historical drama scheduled to air on Sky Atlantic on January...
    George the "Saintly" pork salesman?
    Tastes Of History
    • Jun 16, 2020
    • 9 min

    George the "Saintly" pork salesman?

    Cry "God for Harry! England and Saint George!" Shakespeare, Henry V, Act 3, Scene 1. April 23rd, Saint George's Day Depending on who you...

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