Because we all need our personal "wonderwall", something or somebody that gives us strength and makes us feel better. A great song... George Harrison composed the soundtrack of a film called "Wonderwall", where...
Ahora que el curso va a empezar, ahora que los profes andamos preparando los primeros días de clase, permitidme una muy breve reflexión entre docentes. Hace unos meses, en un curso de la...
A new era began with the Norman Conquest. William and his descendants introduced the feudal system and strengthened the rule of the King and the Church. During this period England conquered Ireland, Scotland...
No, "Every Breath You Take" is not a love song, but a song about stalking. Even Sting, who wrote this song for the band The Police in 1983 after his divorce, admitted that it is evil and sinister, a song about jealousy and ownership.
He was really disconcerted by how many people see this song as a positive one and misinterprete it. He says: "One couple told me 'Oh we love that song; it was the main song played at our wedding!' I thought, 'Well, good luck.'"
The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge (dumping a bucket of ice water on your head or donating some money to the ALS Association) has recently gone viral through social media. Celebrities do it and nominate other famous people who must do the...
Soon after the Romans left, Britain was also attacked by Germanic tribes, mainly Angles and Saxons. At first they only raided but eventually they settled and colonised much of Britain. But the peace...
The recorder history of Britain began in 55 B.C, when the first Romans arrived under Julius Caesar. They made a full invasion about 100 years later and they stayed in Britain for over...
Prehistory is the story of man before written records began. The most impressive prehistoric remains are hill figures, hill forts, and stone circles. Hill figures: gigantic pictures of people and animals cut into...
Back home after some great days in London and a short runaway to Cardiff to see the UEFA Super Cup Final (Real Madrid vs. Sevilla FC). Unfortunately we didn´t bring the Cup :(...
According to the Simpsons family tree, who´s Mona? Can you answer this question? Sure you can! Mona is Homer´s mother, Marge´s mother-in-law and Bart, Lisa and Maggie' s grandmother, among other things. In...
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