Three brave and glorious women
Three brave and glorious women. For the International Women Day 2023 I would like to remember three extraordinary female characters, offering this way my homage to all the women of …
In defence of grammar
In defence of grammar, some quotes and a complete article by the famous language scholar Mario Pei who analyze the importance of grammar for learning a language. The palest ink …
Multicultural Britain
Multicultural Britain, a synthetic analysis and survey of multiculturalism in the United Kingdom. We celebrate the diversity in our country, get strength from the cultures and the races that go …
Latin Language
Latin language, a very short history of the Latin Language from the early period to modern Latin, with some enlightening quotes, useful links and materials. Latin is a precise, essential …
Questions about British history and colonialism
I guess the most surprising discovery was how long Gandhi remained loyal to the ideal of the British Empire, even in India. Arthur L. Herman Remember that politics, colonialism, imperialism …
Questions test about London
QUESTIONS ABOUT LONDON 1) When and why did the Romans found London? London was founded as a communication center by the Romans shortly after they invaded Britain in 43 AD. …
Short History of English
Short history of English, a brief article about the English Language and its development through the Celtic, the Roman, the Danish and the Norman invasions. The Iberians. The prehistoric inhabitants …
George Mikes on Italy
George Mikes on Italy, some quotes, ideas, thoughts and humorous remarks on the Italian nation and its funny people plus some other useful resources. What can possibily happen in the …
Short news about Italy
The name Italy comes from the word Italia, meaning “calf land,” perhaps because the bull was a symbol of the Southern Italian tribes. Historical News The capital of Italy is …
British history milestones synthesis
The British are coming. One if by land, two if by sea. Paul Revere The British nation is unique in this respect. They are the only people who like to …