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Linked Languages: Arabic And Spanish

The story of Arabic in Spain begins in the early 8th century when the Moors, led by Tariq ibn Ziyad, crossed the Strait of Gibraltar and conquered the Iberian Peninsula.


St Paul's

St Paul’s Cathedral

St Paul’s has been the venue for several Royal Jubilee services, the first being for Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee, held there in 1897.


Festive

Getting Stuck Into A Good Festive Read

Canadian writer L.M. Montgomery’s stories about Christmas are perfectly quintessential. These stories were written over 100 years ago but some of the traditions within survive to this day


The Boston Tea Party

The Boston Tea Party

The reverberations of the Boston Tea Party were not confined to the shores of the Thirteen Colonies.


Christmas

Christmas Skies At Night

Around the 21st of December, Jupiter and Saturn sometimes come so close together they form what is known as the ‘Christmas Star’.


Fantasy

New Books For December: Fantasy

Here are recommendations for two titles, by a couple of the best fantasy authors out there.


Advent

Beyond Chocolate Into Advent

While chocolate-filled Advent calendars undoubtedly bring joy, their true magic lies in the opportunity they present to delve into the deeper spirit of the season.


Physics

The Physics Of Everyday Life

Physics is not confined to the laboratory or the classroom. It is a part of our daily existence, shaping how we experience the world.


Tsunamis

Tsunamis

Tsunamis don’t just occur in East and South-East Asia.


The Tudor Dynasty

The Tudor Dynasty

The Tudor dynasty housed continuous, ruthless pursuits of power, with political machinations, courtly rivalries, and grim executions.


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