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When did the Olympics start? The Modern games
In part 2 of 3 Olympic-themed Not-So-Romantic Blogs, we look at the start of the Modern Olympic games in 1896.
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When did the Olympics start? The Ancient Games.
In part 1 of 3 Olympic-themed Not-So-Romantic Blogs, we look at the very start of the Olympic games in 776 BCE.
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The Most Dangerous Victorian Jobs
Victorian Britain was filled with hazardous things. Things that will make your skin crawl. Let’s do the Not-So-Romantic Blog thing and look at the most dangerous Victorian jobs.
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Tudor Coronations
The Tudors were a famous family of kings and queens who ruled England and Wales between 1485 and 1603. Let’s find out some interesting stories about their coronations.
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Little known facts about the universe
The universe is vast, unexplored and, in my opinion, a little scary. Let’s take a look at some little-known facts about the universe we are part of.
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The Leeds and Selby Railway
The Leeds and Selby Railway opened in 1834 becoming the first mainline railway in Yorkshire. In this Not-So-Romantic Blog, we explore the railway’s origins.
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Orient Express
When it comes to train travel nothing speaks quality like the Orient Express, but how did this train of luxury come into being?
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My plans for 2024
It’s the start of 2024 so let’s talk about my plans for the year. I warn you now… this blog is going to be ramble and will probably make no sense to anyone – especially me.
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The Story of the Middleton Railway
The Middleton Railway in Leeds, United Kingdom is amongst railway royalty. Founded in 1758 it is the world’s oldest continuously running railway. And this is its story.
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Who was Guy Fawkes?
When we talk about Guy Fawkes it’s only really spoken about the Guy Fawkes who was part of a plot to blow up the houses of parliament. Let’s dive deeper into the story and answer the question… Who was Guy Fawkes?
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What do astronauts eat?
When astronauts go to space they still need to eat! Do they have roast dinners and plenty of snacks? In this Not-So-Romantic blog, we take a look at what astronauts eat.
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Strange sea animals from the Cambrian Period
Let’s take a look at some strange sea animals from the Cambrian Period! Imagine Earth more than 540 million years ago. Back then, all life was underwater. So let’s dive down to investigate the ocean floor.
Welcome to the Not-So-Romantic blog!
In this blog I (and sometimes special guests) upload about topics ranging from pirates to trains, romans to animals , Vikings to science along with all the not-so-romantic things in between! From time to time there will even be random ramblings from my brain!