A SEA VENEER OF LIVERPOOL
‘We enjoyed a celebrity status.’ His verse captures the soul of Liverpool as it was before the city was transformed. 3,000 copies of A Sea Veneer of Merseyside and Believing of Liverpool were sold out in weeks.
ALL I ASK IS A TALL SHIP
All I Ask is a Tall Ship is a unique and soul-yearning evocation of this great romantic era. As you dreamily turn the pages of this almost spiritual pilgrimage you will breathe the aromas and taste the briny of a vast place on earth that remains enigmatically indifferent from its terrestrial counterpart.
PULLING PINTS AND WISECRACKS FOR 1,000 YEARS
FREE PRESS: Sean’s Bar, located in Athlone, Ireland, holds the distinction of being the oldest pub in Ireland, with a history dating back over 1,000 years. According to historical records and archaeological evidence, the establishment was originally built in the 10th century, and situated along the ancient route […]
The Wildest Naval Battle of the Age of Sail
Back in 1800, Thomas Cochrane, the guy who inspired Jack Aubrey from Master and Commander, got his first command: a little sloop called the Speedy. It had 14 four-pounder guns and a crew of about 80 men. Mostly, Cochrane did convoy duty, but he also got a few […]
The Great (Monkey) Escape
FREE PRESS Residents of a town in South Carolina have been warned to avoid potentially dangerous infected (by scientists) monkeys after 40 animals made a daring escape from a nearby research facility. The monkeys somehow made it out of the Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center in Yemassee, about […]
The World’s Greatest Ride by Far
If you have already travelled or plan to set off on an unforgettable Trans-Siberian journey, or at least have an understanding of what Siberia and wild Russian taiga are like, you can assume the severe conditions the Trans-Siberian railway construction was held in.
Ancient Roman Dam Saves Spanish Town from Flood
As public anger grows in Spain over the government’s lax response to flooding that has killed at least 211 people, footage has emerged showing how one town was spared the worst of the devastation thanks to a 2,000-year-old Roman dam. The video shows how, thanks to ancient Roman […]
17 Facts You May Not Know About Estonia
1. Estonia is one of the most digitally advanced countries in the world, with e-residency and e-voting systems. 2. Over 50% of Estonia is covered by forests. 3. The country has one of the highest literacy rates in the world at 99.8%. 4. Estonia has one of the […]
THE TIME MACHINE
In the early 1920s, London was a bustling metropolis, evolving rapidly in the aftermath of World War I. Amidst the urban landscape, a woman stands at a vending machine designed specifically for the convenience of daytime workers, reflecting the changing dynamics of consumer culture during this era. This […]
Once Upon a Time in America
In 1883, a wooden railway bridge in Montana stood as a testament to the engineering prowess and determination of the American Westward Expansion era. This bridge was part of the grand effort to connect the vast, rugged landscapes of the western United States by rail, a project that […]
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