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Rome was the city that once stood as the centre of Roman Empire, and according to legend was established by Romulus who was brought up by a wolf. Today it is the capital of Italy and an embodiment of greatness, culture and romance. The city has served as an inspiration for poets and filmmakers for … >
Downton Abbey may be slipping into the stream of television history following its last ever Christmas special last month, but the characters will live on in our imaginations. Few programmes in recent years have managed to capture the affection of the viewing public in quite the way that Downton has. A series that itself harked back with … >
HBO’s Game of Thrones has become one of the most popular shows on television, to the point that it inspires discussion and debate all year round. Based of course on the epic fantasy series A Song Of Ice And Fire by George R.R. Martin, the television show has taken on a life of its own, … >
The 1950s was a decade known for the increased choice of leisure time activities, the rise of modern jazz, drive-ins, the rise of fast food restaurants, a baby boom, the advent of television, and the rise of drive-in theatres among many other. There were over 4,000 outdoor screens in the late ’50s. In these years … >
This post is sponsored by The National Lottery. The National Lottery is bringing all generations together this festive season, through the power of… Ping Pong! Yep, a brilliant new short film sees young players from Greenhouse Sports meet their match when they take on a team of over 70s players from the Veterans English Table … >
Unless you’ve spent the last few months trapped down a well, it’s been hard not to catch a glimpse of the hype surrounding the new Star Wars film. But perhaps what you haven’t noted is that the biggest winners here aren’t just the fans, but the production company and the stock market traders themselves. Drawing … >
As the New Year approaches many of us will take the opportunity to evaluate the past 12 months and vow to make 2016 that little bit better. For some, that will involve finding a better job, or perhaps a complete career change. If that’s you you’re in luck, as job search website Adzuna has suggested … >
Surely one of the greatest inventions of the 21st century is Netflix. The streaming service has now made it easier to become a professional coach potato thanks to its huge range of cinematic blockbusters and incredibly-addictive television series. So whether you’re getting ready for a Christmas glued to the screen, or just want something entertaining … >
With Christmas just around the corner, House of Fraser have put together a brilliant new infographic looking back at the history of some of the world’s bestselling toys. From Lego to Barbie, from Hot Wheels to Transformers, here’s everything you ever wanted to know about your favourite toys!
How’s your list of new year’s resolutions looking? Well, the Oslo-based BI Norwegian Business School is encouraging students abroad to aim even higher and apply to become the school’s new, international student celebrity with a sensational new recruitment campaign. BI Norwegian Business School curreently has more than 1800 students from 106 different nations all over … >