In all parts of the UK, you will find a huge selection of country houses, stately homes, palaces and castles which are open to the public, and which offer fascinating insights into how life was once lived. Great Britain has always had a great history, and there are plenty of […]
Society & Culture
The History Of The Chair
Looking at the history of the chair is a fascinating way to cross-section the society out of which that chair came. The chair likely evolved in the Stone Age - Neolithic building sites studied by archaeologists have revealed bench-like sitting areas, perhaps used for rituals. It's not certain when exactly […]
Fascinating Tools Of Antiquity
One of the primary ways that people differ from the rest of the animal kingdom is through their sophisticated and extensive use of tools. This is something that has characterised even the earliest of human civilization. Looking at antique tools produced by toolmakers from different places, cultures and times provides […]
Government Relations and Gun Lobbying
In last April we saw that the US senate rejected the new bill about the restriction of gun sales in America. This is an important step in the history of public and government relations in the USA as it proves the domination of lobbyings in this country one more time. […]
Shipbuilding Throughout History
Since time began, mankind has looked out across the rivers and the seas as a source of food, travel and adventure. Here we look at the history of ship building, its development and how it has evolved over the years; In The Beginning Boats have been around for over 8000 […]
What Will Happen to The UK When Immigration Rules Are Lifted for Romania and Bulgaria?
From January 1st 2014, Bulgarians and Romanians have free movement within Europe’s labour market, having waited seven years for the freedom to move under the terms of accession. As a result, it is likely that a wave of immigration from these countries will hit members of the European Union, including the […]
What Is the Future of Social Security?
To understand the future of social security we must first take a moment to examine its past. Quite simply, the future of social security, as we have come to know it, remains very uncertain. We have witnessed gradual changes and modifications of the program since it was signed into law […]
Three of the Most Famous Unsolved Murder Mysteries
Unsolved murders are sensational for many reasons, particularly because people are intrigued by the unknown. It's hard to imagine that some of the most highly publicized murder cases have never been solved, even after several decades of investigation. Unsolved cases have influenced many films and books, which are all an […]
Is the Affordable Care Act Causing a Shortage of Care?
Ever since the Affordable Care Act was introduced, it has had perhaps more than its fair share of criticism, despite the fact that it is making higher quality healthcare more widely available to Americans than ever before seen in previous history. Fears of care and doctor shortages exacerbated by the […]
The Effects of Cultural Diversity in the Workplace
Cultural diversity has increased in workplaces as companies have expanded globally. Leadership success in the 21st century involves the ability to have intercultural competence. According to the book Managing Diversity by Gardenswartz and Rowe (1998), using affirmative action alone in today's economic situation is no longer an acceptable management style. […]
Gold Terminology
We all know what gold is and most of us own some but many people get confused by the specialist terms used to describe the metal in its various forms. If you are buying gold it important to know what you are looking at. If you have ever been bamboozled […]
Britain’s Bad Habits: From Anti-Social Behaviour to Saving Deficits
There are many good things to be admired about the British, such as our stoic defence of the NHS and our love of a decent cup of tea. However, nobody is perfect and we Brits do of course have our own shortcomings. Anti-social Anglo's Whilst the Hollywood depiction of the […]