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One of the northernmost fortifications of the Roman Empire, Hadrian's Wall runs from sea to sea across England. Walk the National Trail and see the wall in all its moods and states....read Entry | The Showcase Presents Reviews
What do you think of that last book you read? Or the movie you last saw? Or the restaurant you last ate at? Throughout the life of the h2g2 project, Researchers have shared their experiences both in the Edited Guide and in the pages of The h2g2 Post. This week we feature a small sample of them. | How to Prevent a War Using Ordinary Household Objects - Jean Robert-Houdin and the Marabouts
Some defend the progress of civilisation with guns and armies. Learn how one man fought for Western civilisation using stage magic....read Entry | The Post
This week, the Post brings you the fruits of personal inquiry in a number of areas. We've even got nature from the horse's...er, tree hyrax's mouth. We also have hot culinary tips for the Manchester Meet, from Our Man in Milliways. January's focus on science fiction has yielded more great stories – give them a read.
| The Sir John Ritblat Gallery - The British Library's Greatest Treasures This gallery of the British Library in London contains some of the classics of literature....read Entry | Peer Review Peer Review is the part of h2g2 where you, the Community, help us to decide
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Drive. | Quote of the Day ‘Cats are supreme beings that devour whatever please them. We, their bottom dwelling minions, are not to question that.’ dragonqueen | Community Creations It's up to individual researchers how to interpret this month's Living la Vida Local challenge. Guide Entries? Reviews? Photographs? Poetry?
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