The Black Vein Colliery Disaster of 1860.
One of the worst mining disasters that ever happened in the UK occurred at the Black Vein Colliery in Wales in 1860 resulting in the deaths of 146 men and boys.
View ArticleThe USS Indianapolis Tragedy
The majestic, 610ft USS Indianapolis (CA-35) was the last major U.S. Navy ship to be sunk by enemy engagement during World War II and sadly she has her place in history due to the terrible...
View ArticleThe Tarr Steps of Exmoor
The Tarr Steps is a 50 metre long clapper bridge situated on the River Barle in the Exmoor National Park. It is the largest example of its type and is a well known landmark and tourist attraction. The...
View ArticleThe Legend of The Flying Dutchman
The mysterious ghost ship The Flying Dutchman, recently brought back to fame by the Pirates of the Caribbean films is actually a long-standing nautical legend dating from around the 17th century.
View ArticleHoney as a Treatment for Wounds.
Honey has been used as a treatment for wounds for over 2000 years and has recently been 'rediscovered' by the medical world, the ancient Egyptians, Romans and Greeks all made use of its amazing healing...
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