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Death and terror: executions at the Tower of London
The Tower of London has a dark and bloody history.The origin of English surnames 1: work and status
Surnames, in the sense of a fixed family name which passed down through the generations, came to England from the 11th century onwards.Prehistoric man in England: before homo sapiens
This article looks at the pre-homo sapiens people who lived, worked, travelled, traded, and died in the British IslesThe unseen photographs that throw new light on the First World War - Europe, World - The Independent
A treasure trove of First World War photographs was discovered recently in France. Published here for the first time, they show British soldiers on their way to the Somme.Ten Weird Taxes You Probably Aren't Paying
A lot of people around the world aren't happy about the taxes they are paying. This article looks on the bright side! You aren't paying a slavery or hearth tax, or 8 other weird ones.Blackhat Marketing? Whitehat Marketing? Na lets go Greyhat!
A great article about greyhat marketing techniques and how greyhat differs from blackhat marketing and whitehat marketing.Recreational Vehicle Accidents
ATVs cause 130,000 injuries and several hundred deaths each year, Pleasure boats cause more than 3,000 injuries and 700 deaths each year....Do You Know What To Do When You Are Injured?
Personal injuries occur during accidents, traumas, medical malpractice and workplace incidents, and they result in major medical expenses.10 Worst States for Job Losses in 2009
Here comes the wave of job losses! With the exception of one state (Colorado), Moody's Economy.com is projecting negative job growth across the country.The Kitsch Korner - collecting real tat in proper style
If you collect kitsch tat, you need to have a collection with rules, style, and just overwhelming naff-ness. Here is a guide to doing it properly....Katherine Swynford: how a Duke's Mistress became the ancestor of royalty
The extraordinary story of how, in an age where rank and virtue were crucial attributes for a wife, a commoner and mistress became the mother of a Royal Dynasty.A Trip to San Fran
It was really neat to go to Alcatraz, this old island that used to house some of the biggest criminals. and rubble but yet they grew proud, right in the middle of the damage.Top Ten Office Decorating Ideas
A top ten list of office decorating ideas, quick and easy tips for improving your office decor.5 Top Star-Producing Colleges
We researched lists of notable alumni at the nation's colleges and counted how many really famous stars each has put out.What is a blog
An article describing what a blog is for first time users. Very well thought out and well written.Fir Tree found in Man's Lung!
A Russian man found a two-inch fir tree growing in his lung. You read that right: a freaking pine tree growing in his lungs!Cornwall holiday: top ten surfing beaches in Cornwall, England
Cornwall is a spectacular part of England, wild, beautiful, and with fantastic surfing. Here's a users' guide to ten of the best surfing beaches.Help Guide - How to Avoid Illegal Loan Modification Companies
Beware; the company you are thinking of calling may be trying to scam you out of $1000 or more.Link Exploder
Do this for tons of free blog links and blog post trackbacksAcai Berry Pros/Cons
The Acai Berry has been growing in popularity in North America. However, the true benefit of these berries remains to be seen.Online Poker Freeroll
Romanian online poker communty portal with poker forum and poker news.What Every American Should Know About the Federal Reserve
A brief article that explains the nature of the beast that is the Federal Reserve. Every American should read this. Then, they should more on the subject. This is the most important issue of our time.Dog Food Comparisons
Comparisons and reviews of all brands of dog food. Find out which foods are the best and safest for your dog!How to Make Skin Lotion from Home
Here is an easy skin cream recipe that you can make at home with some simple to find ingredients.Online family history searches
I spend my days trying to think of ways to make searching for names dates and places easier for just about anybody who wants to do Family History Work.Has Your Cancer Been Misdiagnosed?
Most types of cancer are curable if diagnosed early. In fact, many can be diagnosed early because they produce signs and symptoms that are easily recognizable to most well trained physicians.Body Wrap Prices
Learn how much body wraps cost, and how you can save hundreds of dollars by performing home body wraps.The Most Vulnerable Sector of Society
The ill and elderly persons who rely on nursing home employees to care for them and are instead subjected to nursing home neglect suffer psychologically and emotionally, as well as physically.Operation Sealion - how Britain prepared for the Nazi invasion in 1940
As Winston Churchill, the new Prime Minister, put it, “the Battle of France is over, the Battle of Britain is about to begin"Strangest College Clubs
You might be a member of one of these clubs. You might be one of the brave souls who wear Transformer costumes or engage in serious Medieval swordfights in the quad during lunch
