Archery experienced a revival during the 18th century as the upper-classes took up the bow and arrow as a form of recreation.

Limericks are a short form of comedic poetry, consisting of just five lines with an A-A-B-B-A rhyming structure.

In an interview with a literary critic, Andersen explained that The Ugly Duckling is symbolic of his own life.

Each day of the year is associated with at least one saint.

“Will no one rid me of this turbulent priest?!”…

One cannot help but wonder how technologically advanced we might be now had Western civilisation not wasted centuries developing ideas that had already been invented by our ancient ancestors.

Robert would often go to France, where he would spend time in the company of artists and writers whilst writing essays on his travels – travelling would inform much of his future writing.

The 7th October marks 102 years since women were given the right to earn a degree from Oxford University. This fact alone demonstrates the long and difficult journey towards education equality that women in Britain have struggled with.

Daniel Kaluuya has appeared in a prominent role in movies such as Sicario, Judas and the Messiah, for which he won numerous awards, and the blockbuster Black Panther.

Throughout the 1940s and 50s, Blyton was incredibly productive as a writer, churning out up to 20 books a year.