You might’ve noticed a number of news items about the government advising people to stock up on food and emergency supplies. I noticed these warnings appearing in the headlines about a month ago; but they’ve reappeared more explicitly today as
Russell Brand’s trial has begun in the UK, as the celebrity grifter/influencer begins defending himself against various sexual abuse allegations. Obviously, I’m not going to comment on the specific allegations or on the legal proceedings. But I have been meaning
So, we’re told a major terror operation was just heroically thwarted: involving a potential hijacked
The RAF Fairford Incident is still veiled in mystery. I have a sneaking suspicion it
News
There’s almost nothing left to say about 9/11 that hasn’t been said already by someone at some point. And there’s nothing new
Admittedly a strange one, this. I almost wasn’t going to post it at all: but I’ve decided to just do it anyway.
So. The 2026 FIFA World Cup. The biggest show on Earth. I’ve been working on this article for weeks: but I decided
So, Disclosure Day is here. The movie, that is. This article contains no spoilers, by the way: I haven’t seen the movie
“The greatest World Cup ever…” is what he’s calling it. Of course he is. And that’s what ‘FIFA peace prize’ winner Trump
Augustus is without doubt one of the most fascinating figures of history; and also one of the ancient historical figures we know most about because he left such clear marks on the world: politically, religiously, even physically. He wanted everyone to know who he was, when he lived and what
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As has been feared for weeks now, ISIS/ISIL members are reported to have begun to destroy historic sites in the Syrian city of Palmyra. The ISIS/ISIL fighters defeated the Syrian Army and took control of the historic city last month. I was watching this story closely and dreading that news.
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Queen Nefertiti has remained one of the most fascinating, elusive figures from the permanently enchanting world of Ancient Egypt. Her final resting place has also eluded Egyptologists over the years, but it’s discovery would amount to one of the most important finds in history, probably even more so than Howard Carter‘s
MoreWeird Stuff
I’ve been feeling a little weird lately, particularly over the
The wonders of the Hubble Space Telescope continue to stun
So, and perhaps inevitably (?), I’ve been kicked off Twitter…
Jerusalem is regarded as an international city, under a world
This is just a little update with some newer information.
Film
I deliberately waited some time before attempting to write a
Kylo Ren – or Ben Solo – the primary antagonist
So I’ve just rewatched The Last Jedi for the fifth
You might’ve heard already, but there’s a Supergirl live-action TV
As I didn’t write anything about Avengers: Endgame at the
Comics
Music
Between 1987 and 2001, Kat Bjelland (vocals, guitar), Lori Barbero
So, I went back and forth for a few days
Being something of a social outcast and regular grouch, it
While Glastonbury has been getting headlines recently, it’s worth saying
The ongoing infantilisation of American politics and discourse is something