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Tag Archives: 101 Most Horrible Tortures In History
Oakham Stocks – A quirky remnant of punishments from the Middle-Ages.
A few days ago I went to see a dear friend of mine in Oakham, a little market town in the once abolished and now restored count of Oakham. There are lots of good reasons to visit Oakham and its … Continue reading
Posted in Heritage, history, Life, Travel
Tagged 101 Most Horrible Tortures In History, Butter Market, Oakham, Punishments, Rutland, Stocks
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Fenstanton Man – A Victim of Roman Crucifixion in Cambridgeshire
Last week a rather interesting bit of news caught my eye relating to an archeological dig from 2017 but for reasons relating to Covid, the findings which have only just been released. As I’ve mentioned previously from time to time, … Continue reading
Posted in history, Religion and Faith
Tagged 101 Most Horrible Tortures In History, Archeology, Crucifixion, Fenstanton Man, Romans, Skeleton
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My offering of Christmas goodies! Books and Video Tours
I must be the most useless blogger the world has ever seen at least when it comes to self-publicity. Here I am with a new book that came out at the end of August and I’ve never even mentioned it … Continue reading
Thomas Harrison – Executed whilst cheerful!
Whilst walking around the City of London earlier this week, I came across a sign that I had seen several times before. It had always made me smile, perhaps a little perversely given the circumstances but also as I admired … Continue reading
Funny 1-star reviews are humorous but are seriously not funny!
The last week or two, I have received two 1-star reviews on Amazon, which to say the least is a bit disheartening. Everyone is entitled to their opinion I don’t deny that…. unless their wrong, ignorant, jealous or vindictive of … Continue reading
Khutulun – The Mongolian Wrestling Princess
The name of Khutulun might not mean much to people today in the Western world but in an age when there is still much debate about the equality of sexes, gender roles and stereotypes, we really all should be a … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, history
Tagged 101 Most Horrible Tortures In History, history, Khutulun, Kindle, Mongolia, The Mongols, The Promise, war, Wrestling
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Top Tips For Writing Fiction By Top Authors Part 1
For a change of pace as we enter Christmas week, I thought I would post the first of two pieces on tips for writing fiction by numerous top selling authors. You don’t have to be a writer to enjoy them, … Continue reading
My First Ever Booksigning!
Last Thursday was a big day in the life of me, I had my first ever book signing. It took place from 10am-4pm at Reason Coffee Shop and Bookstore in Watford High Street which is just 5 miles from where … Continue reading
The Enfield Poltergeist
It’s Halloween time again and this year I’d like to tell you about one of the best documented and most irrefutable cases of otherworldly spookiness that shook London in the 1970’s and quickly came to be known as The Enfield … Continue reading
Posted in history, London, television
Tagged 101 Most Horrible Tortures In History, Ghost Story, Ghosts, halloween, Haunted, history, Horror, Life, London, Poltergeist, scary, Strange but true, television
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Interview with Stephen Liddell – Creator of 101 Most Horrible Tortures in History
Originally posted on Jo Robinson:
Just in time for Halloween, I’ve got a bit of historical true to life gore to share with all of you lovely innocents, and a lovely suggestion for a fascinating read. I recently designed three…
Posted in Life, writing
Tagged 101 Most Horrible Tortures In History, books, history, ibooks, Life, My Books Kindle, writing
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