The Industrial Revolution refers to significant economic, technological, and social changes that transformed societies from agricultural to industrial. Four main industrial revolutions have taken place so far.

Goodness, I remember that in the 1950s, in the schools, there were maps displaying the extent of the British Empire, which were marked in red. And yes, it could be said: "The sun never set on the British Empire," and then it was all gone.

The term “Dominions of the British Empire” refers to several self-governing countries within the British Empire. These dominions evolved from colonies and gained varying self-governance from the late 19th century through the 1930s.

The British Empire was extensive, reaching its peak in the early 20th century. The Empire’s geographical boundaries were so widespread that it was often said, “The sun never sets on the British Empire,” meaning that at any given time, the sun was always shining on at least one of its territories.

Discover the intriguing tale of "The Usurper" in this reflective blog post. Join us as we delve into the story of a quiet garden, an apple tree, and an unexpected twist that changed everything. (1st Published 1994)

The UK government is facing increasing pressure to address the issue of unemployment, as data reveals that 9.4 million Britons are neither employed nor actively seeking work. This accounts for over a fifth of the working-age population and includes a near-record number of individuals on long-term sickness leave.

For individuals with cognitive impairment, such as those with Alzheimer's disease or vascular dementia, Ginkgo biloba supplementation has shown promise in facilitating rapid cognitive recovery. Its ability to widen blood vessels may enhance cerebral circulation, thus improving mental performance.

It's after midnight and very hot here (13 Aug 2024); I'm restless, and strangely, my thoughts drift to some Ukrainian topics I was reading about in the national press. I was unsure of their actual relationships and some definitions. Hence, these personal meanderings.

The Five Basic Exercises (5BX) Plan was designed for men to show how to develop and hold a high
level of physical fitness, regardless of where an individual may be located. The plan is not
dependent upon elaborate facilities, or equipment; and the exercises only require eleven minutes to
perform. For women there is the XBX Plan.

The Financial Times reports that the pay of the FTSE 100 chief executives has hit an average of almost £5mn after an increase of £560,000 last year. AstraZeneca boss Sir Pascal Soriot remained the best paid, with £16.9mn.