Tastes Of HistoryJun 21, 20203 minDispelling Some Myths: The Hidden Code in StatuesYou 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,...
Tastes Of HistoryJun 21, 20204 minDispelling Some Myths: "Ring a Ring a Roses" and the Great PlagueRing-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...
Tastes Of HistoryJun 21, 20202 minDispelling Some Myths: Julius Caesar's BirthOn the face of it one could be forgiven for thinking the medical procedure known as Caesarean section [1] was named for Roman statesman...
Tastes Of HistoryJun 21, 20203 minDispelling Some Myths: Thumbs UpMost people in western culture recognise the 'thumbs up' gesture as one that indicates all is well, while conversely 'thumbs down' means...
Tastes Of HistoryJun 21, 20201 minDispelling 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...
Tastes Of HistoryJun 21, 20202 minUnion Flag or Union Jack?In the April 2020 issue of BBC History Magazine Dominic Sandbrook highlighted a significant historical event that month, namely the...
Tastes Of HistoryJun 20, 20203 minDispelling Some Myths: The Earth is FlatOnce again a recently broadcast popular UK television programme promoted yet another 'factoid'. A throw away comment, on camera, repeated...
Tastes Of HistoryJun 20, 20202 minDispelling Some Myths: Spiral StaircasesIn an effort to continually improve our knowledge we came across 'History…The Interesting Bits!', a blog by Sharon Bennett Connolly. In...
Tastes Of HistoryJun 20, 20202 minDispelling Some Myths: Mediæval Murder HolesLook up whilst you are visiting castles and you will often see voids in the overhead masonry associated with the defence of the...
Tastes Of HistoryJun 20, 20206 minDispelling Some Myths: SalutingSometimes when you are watching a television programme or film, the simplest thing can ruin its enjoyment. For example, an Army officer...
Tastes Of HistoryJun 20, 20205 minReclaiming an Ancient Good Luck SymbolIntroduction Mention the word 'swastika', or worse draw or display the image, and today you risk causing offence for so many valid...
Tastes Of HistoryJun 20, 20203 minStonehenge & the SolsticesSummer solstice The Stonehenge monument in England is known for its alignment with the summer solstice sunrise, and it remains a popular...
Tastes Of HistoryJun 19, 20207 minDispelling Some Myths: The Game of QuoitsThe 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...
Tastes Of HistoryJun 19, 20203 minFrom the Supply Reserve DepotSuccess! For some time now, we have been searching for a stoneware jar marked with the letters 'SRD' to complement Tastes Of History’s...
Tastes Of HistoryJun 18, 20205 minDispelling Some Myths: Mother's DayMother'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...
Tastes Of HistoryJun 17, 20201 minThe Wise Words of Gaius Petronius ArbiterIt may be a peculiarly military thing, perhaps it strikes accord with armed forces personnel, but one particular quote is frequently...
Tastes Of HistoryJun 17, 20203 minDispelling Some Myths: DruidsA while ago we were approached for help in promoting 'Britannia', a British historical drama scheduled to air on Sky Atlantic on January...
Tastes Of HistoryJun 16, 20209 minGeorge 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...