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Historytalker

Gentleman Scholar, Antiquarian and "Footler"

Month: January 2018

What am I waking up too? Greek history

Back to the Greeks and history rather than mythology or theatre. Last night I listened to a survey course of liberal studies which started with Gilgamesh and… Read more “What am I waking up too? Greek history”

January 24, 2018 by Historytalker

What am I playing with? My Anglo-Saxon watering can

This is an Anglo-Saxon watering can which uses air pressure to keep the water in the container. It’s very clever and great fun to play with.

January 14, 2018 by Historytalker

What have I found? An interesting image

A fascinating image about the development of the English language. It’s funny to think that 360 million English speakers across the world owe their communication skills to… Read more “What have I found? An interesting image”

January 14, 2018 by Historytalker

What am I doing? Cruising Facebook and waiting for a beard trim

What a fascinating question! But do I answer according to modern values or the medieval values? Medieval values might rule out a woman on the throne but… Read more “What am I doing? Cruising Facebook and waiting for a beard trim”

January 13, 2018 by Historytalker

What am I thinking about? The use of history

The use of history, or at least a use of an impression of the past, is fascinating to me. I get my hair cut in Fargo, Coventry… Read more “What am I thinking about? The use of history”

January 13, 2018 by Historytalker

What am I looking at? Fossil Fish

Now that is a great price for two very lovely fossil fish. For sale at the reptile shop in Coventry. I am a big fan of fossils… Read more “What am I looking at? Fossil Fish”

January 12, 2018 by Historytalker

What am I doing today? Drinking coffee and listening to lectures

So life isn’t all too bad. I’ve got a day off today so will spend it in my lounge with my pussycat drinking coffee and listening to… Read more “What am I doing today? Drinking coffee and listening to lectures”

January 12, 2018 by Historytalker

What am I doing at Lunchtime? Wondering if I should buy this … handaxe

This is a Neolithic and axe for sale on Coventry. It’s a beautiful piece and I might just go and pick it up this afternoon.

January 11, 2018 by Historytalker

What am I doing? Off to teach Stone Age

Today I’m teaching Stone Age. I have some lovely Stone Age tools, artefacts and stories. Did you know that baal is the Stone Age word for fire?… Read more “What am I doing? Off to teach Stone Age”

January 11, 2018 by Historytalker

What have I been doing? Vikings

I have just had a lovely day teaching Vikings in a Nottingham school. Vikings is one of my favourite topics because I get to teach some pretty… Read more “What have I been doing? Vikings”

January 8, 2018 by Historytalker

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