Jurassic World – Treating Raptors Right
Jurassic World is a fantastic dinosaur movie and an awesome action film. I was lucky enough to see the movie in Imax 3D, and the experience was completely mind-blowing. I was astounded by… Continue reading
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Germany’s White Rose, gone but not forgotten
Today is the 70th anniversary of the execution of Sophie Scholl, a German university student who was convicted of high treason in 1943. Sophie and her brother, Hans, were members of the non-violent resistance… Continue reading
Royal Mothers, Daughters, and Granddaughters at the Olympics
An unusual historic moment occurred as the Queen opened the London 2012 Olympics, as she became the first reigning monarch to open a second Olympic competition in her lifetime. In 1976 Elizabeth II,… Continue reading
Happy Birthday to Amelia Earhart
Today is the 115th birthday of American aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart. Earhart (“air-hart“, I made that mistake once and it was a tad embarrassing in polite conversation…) was one of the most celebrated… Continue reading
Princess Mary of Denmark Sees Off Ageing Voyeur
In one’s day-to-day life, a woman usually has to deal with unwanted male attention at some point, but dealing with it in a final and dignified manner is always a challenge. At the state dinner… Continue reading
Accession Anniversary Portrait of H. M. The Queen
Photographer John Swannell’s portrait of The Queen and Prince Philip was released today to mark the 60th anniversary of her accession to the English throne following the death of her father, George VI.
Lady of the Week: Katherine Kelly
This week saw Katherine Kelly receive a National Television Award for her portrayal of Becky McDonald in the British soap, Coronation Street. Becky McDonald originally entered the street six years ago as a… Continue reading
Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang: Pan Am’s Back!
Many hearts were broken by the mysterious disappearance of the Clipper Majestic from our Saturday night screens, but it seems that our prayers have been answered and Pan Am will be back on… Continue reading