FrontPage Archive - June 2011
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6 June 2011
Asparagus - A highly-regarded vegetable, the asparagus is delicate and delicious, and its season is a much-anticipated time of yearThe Jefferson State Rebellion - A story of geography and identity, and of how a rural US region has sought to secede from its neighbours, Oregon and California
Roman Fleet Types and Patrol Areas - An interesting look at the Roman navy and the sometimes underestimated role it played in expanding and maintaining the Empire
QOTW: Being of the decidedly cuddly persuasion would wearing flares just make me look daft?
13 June 2011
Henry Bessemer and the Development of Bulk Steelmaking - How an invention, and the genius behind its development, changed the worldCold Weather Adapted Cats - Over the centuries cats have adapted to nearly every climate humans find habitable, including some rather inhospitable ones
Priory Country Park, Bedford - A mile or so east of Bedford town centre, it consists of 360 acres of green space, filled with lawns, lakes and tree lines
QOTW: Do you throw like a girl or a boy?
20 June 2011
Arabian Horses: Drinkers of the Wind - Adored by Mohammed and Alexander the Great, the Arabian horse commands huge respect being one of the oldest and purest breedsAvvakum Petrovich: Russian Priest and Martyr (1620-1682) - Petrovich became one of the central figures in the 17th Century schism of the Russian Orthodox Church
Wolvesey Castle, Winchester, Hampshire, UK - Home to the Bishops of Winchester for over a thousand years, Wolvesey Castle today comprises the remains of a fortified palace
QOTW: ®
21 June 2011
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27 June 2011
St John the Baptist - A blood relation of Jesus Christ, John the Baptist was a controversial figure in his time and remains a key figure in the Christian faith Influencing the European Union - It seems a daunting task but there are actually many ways for people to easily contact the various EU institutions
Paul the 'Psychic' Octopus - Arguably the principal media star of the entire 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa was... an octopus
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