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June 28, 2017

‘Rough Castle’, Vallum Antonini

The Antonine Wall is a cousin of the more familiar Vallum Aelium, or Hadrian’s Wall. Was it a sign of imperial hubris by a…

June 27, 2017

Review: Marlborough, Angus Konstam

Marlborough by Angus Konstam My rating: 4 of 5 stars I like the Osprey Command’s concise take on describing everything important. It works well,…

June 27, 2017

Review: The Last 60 Minutes

The Last 60 Minutes by David McCrae My rating: 1 of 5 stars I am happy that one of the first chapters of this…

June 26, 2017

Review: Babylon’s Ashes

Babylon’s Ashes by James S.A. Corey My rating: 4 of 5 stars I think this is the Expanse I have been waiting for. The…

June 26, 2017

Newgrange (Brú na Bóinne)

Ireland has grown on me since 2015. Every time I go there, I discover something new and something beautiful. The last time this discovery…

June 25, 2017

Quoting Ancient Egyptians

I’ve come to consider again two quotes which relate to Ancient Egypt. I learned about these from an anthology of Ancient Egypt I read…

June 25, 2017

The Motivation for Writing

Why does anyone write? What do they want to express? Who do they want to be? What is it worth writing about publicly? I’ve…

June 25, 2017

Review: Nemesis Games

Nemesis Games by James S.A. Corey My rating: 4 of 5 stars I find the Expanse a thrilling series because of the topics it…

June 18, 2017

Review: Cibola Burn

Cibola Burn by James S.A. Corey My rating: 2 of 5 stars 2.5 really, but I felt that a “3” would be overrating it….

June 17, 2017

Review: You and Your Research

You and Your Research by Richard Hamming My rating: 5 of 5 stars I happened onto this by a chance link from Mr Tyler…

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