Tag Archive: history

The Natural History of Dragons

October 29, 2025 2:55 pm Published by Nicky Middleton Leave your thoughts

Huge snakes or fire-breathing lizards? THERE’S NO SUCH THING AS DRAGONS, RIGHT? So why have dragons had such a huge...

December 12, 2023 11:34 am Published by Nicky Middleton Leave your thoughts

No, but check out these real-life, strange and amazing weather events! Snow Donuts What looks like a donut but is...

December 4, 2023 2:49 pm Published by Nicky Middleton Leave your thoughts

Tough enough to survive within the harshest climates this planet has to offer Lichen is a remarkable life form that...

September 20, 2023 3:25 pm Published by Nicky Middleton Leave your thoughts

Historic animals that could be part of our future again What would it be like to watch a wooly mammoth...

September 11, 2023 3:12 pm Published by Nicky Middleton Leave your thoughts

These gnarly fruits come in all shapes and sizes, making their uses boundless and their history rich. The term “gourd”...

November 21, 2022 3:05 pm Published by Nicky Middleton

JANUARY Snowdrop As the “door” to the new year, January is named for the god of doors and new beginnings,...

November 21, 2022 2:02 pm Published by Nicky Middleton

Every December, we look forward to another new year Some celebrate the first day of the new year by sharing...

October 25, 2022 3:04 pm Published by Nicky Middleton

Why the beautiful tulip symbolizes determination, spirit, and friendship during World War II. If you have ever visited Canada’s capital...

October 25, 2022 11:09 am Published by Nicky Middleton

A new dawn broke 65 million years ago. That’s when a 15-kilometre asteroid slammed into Earth, rendering 75 per cent...

March 1, 2022 2:32 pm Published by Nicky Middleton

Fantastic Five In the past, women interested in science did not have an easy road! In some cases science education...