Who was St. Wite? Nobody knows. She is a mystery, and that is part of her power. There are no written historical records of her life. But there is a strong and consistent oral tradition that she was a Saxon woman who lived as a hermit on the cliffs...
Quick question: Who in the entire US education system is the highest paid?
Answer at the end.
Quick fact: Thorstein Veblen was Albert Einstein's favourite social scientist
Thorstein Veblen, the greatest American thinker you probably never heard of (or forgot)
Thorstein Veblen, a pioneering American economist and sociologist, revolutionised the way we perceive...
Before sunrise on the 24th February 1834 farm worker George Loveless left for work; it would be 3 years before he would be back with his wife and children again.
George, and five fellow workers - James Brine, James Hammett, James Loveless, John Standfield and Thomas Standfield—were arrested, charged with...
Annie Nightingale, a pioneering force in the world of broadcasting, left an indelible mark on the industry as Radio 1's first female DJ. Her remarkable career, spanning over six decades, is a testament to her enduring passion for music, fearless spirit, and relentless dedication to breaking down gender barriers....
In 1933, a beautiful, young Austrian woman took off her clothes for a movie director. She ran through the woods, naked. She swam in a lake, naked. Pushing well beyond the social norms of the period. The most popular movie in 1933 was King Kong. But everyone in Hollywood...
Dorset Council's Organisational Revenue Support Fund for Culture has awarded £486,000 to 28 organisations over the next three years.
A total of 41 applications were received from arts and heritage organisations and accredited museums. A total of £217,000 has been awarded to arts and heritage and £269,000 to accredited museums.
This...
David Soul, renowned for his iconic role in the 1970s police drama Starsky & Hutch, has passed away.
His wife confirmed the US-born actor's death at the age of 80, surrounded by his loved ones, on Thursday. Soul's portrayal of Detective Kenneth "Hutch" Hutchinson alongside Paul Michael Glaser's Detective David...
The recent dating of the Cerne Abbas Giant came as a surprise. This huge, naked figure was cut into a Dorset hillside not, as many have supposed, in prehistory nor in the early modern period, but in the early Middle Ages. This means that, for the first time, it...
Nestled in the picturesque landscapes of England, Dorset is more than just a haven for natural beauty; it's a treasure trove of educational opportunities waiting to be explored. Schools in this region have a unique chance to go beyond the classroom, tapping into the rich history, diverse ecosystems, and...
A major television broadcaster is looking for opinionated UK citizens to take part in an unforgettable immersive experience.
Do you have strong views about refugees seeking asylum in the UK? Are you pro or against?
Are you naturally inquisitive and enjoy a good debate?
Would you be up for a challenge and...
