Colonel Percy Harrison Fawcett in 1911.

The incredible true story of British explorer Percy Fawcett

March 28, 2017

Percy Fawcett Lieutenant Colonel Percival Harrison Fawcett DSO was a British geographer, artillery officer, cartographer, archaeologist and explorer of South America. In 1925, along with his eldest son, Fawcett disappeared during an expedition to find the lost city he called “Z“. Percy Fawcett theorized that a complex civilization once existed in the Amazon region and began explorations … More The incredible true story of British explorer Percy Fawcett

Harry Houdini (1874–1926), Stone walls and chains do not make a prison --- for Houdini

The Master of Escape

March 24, 2017

Houdini – The Hungarian-American illusionist and stunt performer Harry Houdini was born Erich or Ehrich Weisz on 24 March 1874. In 1876, his father,  Mayer Weisz, emigrated to the United States and changed his last name to Weiss. The rest of the family joined him in 1876. His first stage appearance was as  “Ehrich, the Prince of the Air”on … More The Master of Escape

The International Day of Happiness – 20th March

March 20, 2017

In 2011, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution which recognised happiness as a “fundamental human goal” and called for “a more inclusive, equitable and balanced approach to economic growth that promotes the happiness and well-being of all peoples”. In 2012 the UN General Assembly  decreed that the International Day of Happiness would be observed every year on 20 … More The International Day of Happiness – 20th March

Shamrocks and St Patrick

March 17, 2017

The shamrock The shamrock is a young sprig of clover. However, not all clover species are shamrocks. A shamrock has three leaves. Clover with four leaves are clover, and can be a symbol of good luck, but cannot be called a shamrock. Shamrock was a sacred plant to the Druids of Ireland because its leaves formed a triad, … More Shamrocks and St Patrick

Who is George and what is a Cosmic Treasure Hunt?

March 13, 2017

George’s Cosmic Treasure Hunt  is a book that is educational as well as exciting to read. Interspersed with serious science, this out-of-this-world adventure is written by Lucy Hawking and her father, Professor Stephen Hawking. It includes real-life information from the world’s leading scientists making it perfect for any curious mind……not just for children! The Plot George’s … More Who is George and what is a Cosmic Treasure Hunt?

Sea turtle in Cardiff museum by Juliamaud

Sea Turtles

March 10, 2017

Sea turtles live in relatively shallow continental shelf waters in most of the world’s oceans, apart from cold polar seas. Mature male turtles never leave the sea, but female sea turtles come ashore to lay their eggs on the same beach where they themselves hatched. Sea turtles have been around for 110  million years, since the time … More Sea Turtles

The Cuban Detox

March 3, 2017

Time to switch off Sometimes its good to switch off from technology, step away from your screen and see the beauty of the world around you. Look around at the scenery. Take time to smell the roses. Enjoy new experiences. Discover new things…… Give yourself a digital detox I know there are people that offer retreats banning … More The Cuban Detox