By Tim Lambert For thousands of years, until the end of the 19th century, bread was ‘the staff of life’ in the Middle East and most of Europe. Indeed, the word bread was sometimes a synonym for food. In Prehistoric Times, people ate flatbread. It’s believed that the Egyptians discovered leavened bread. The staple food… Continue reading A History of Bread
10 Tips on How to Journal for Mental Health and Better Self
How to Journal For Mental Health: 10 Tips For The Best Experience Journaling is more than just writing down your thoughts—it’s a gentle, powerful way to take care of your mental health. It helps you slow down, tune into your emotions, and make sense of what’s going on inside. Writing in a journal gives you… Continue reading 10 Tips on How to Journal for Mental Health and Better Self
The art of slow travel: Immersing yourself in a place, one town at a time
For those who want to experience the world at their own pace, in a convenient and flexible manner, in many ways cruising is a best bet. Cruising also allows you to enjoy personal freedom, while at the same time meeting new people and indulging in all the creature comforts of a modern cruise ship. Why… Continue reading The art of slow travel: Immersing yourself in a place, one town at a time
A History of the Post Office
By Tim Lambert In the Ancient World, it was important for kings and emperors to be able to send and receive messages over long distances. Not surprisingly, many Ancient Civilisations had systems for delivering messages. In the Roman Empire, a service called the Cursus Publicus carried official messages using relays of horses. In the Middle… Continue reading A History of the Post Office
A Timeline of Surgery
By Tim Lambert 6,500 BC Skulls are trepanned c 1,500 BC The Ancient Egyptians have some knowledge of anatomy from mummification. Egyptian surgeons use clamps, saws, forceps, scalpels, and scissors. The Egyptians use honey as an antiseptic. c 335-280 BC A Greek named Herophilus lives. He carried out dissections of human bodies in public. He… Continue reading A Timeline of Surgery
The history of casino games being available online
While many of us take playing online casino games for granted, there was a time when it wasn’t possible to access them so readily. In fact, bringing casino games online was a complex and lengthy process, requiring numerous steps to ensure their availability and functionality in the digital space. In this context, let’s explore the… Continue reading The history of casino games being available online
Life For Viking Women
By Tim Lambert Viking women had considerable freedom. They could own land and inherit property. They could also divorce their husbands. If their husband was away on an expedition, they were responsible for running the farm. However, the Vikings captured women and children on their raids and made them slaves. They were sold in markets,… Continue reading Life For Viking Women
History of Soccer Regulations and Their Impact on Betting Trends
Soccer is one of the most beautifully chaotic sports out there. Eleven players, one ball, 90 minutes—and somehow, no two matches are ever the same. But behind all the last-minute goals and VAR drama lies a structure that’s been shaped, stretched, and rewritten for over a century. That structure? The rules. And those rules haven’t… Continue reading History of Soccer Regulations and Their Impact on Betting Trends
How has the history of sports betting evolved in India?
In a populous country like India, the sports betting ecosystem is interesting. Although sports betting has been popular in the country for many years, it has only recently become legal. Interestingly, sports betting in India started as far back as 2500 BC. These were bets that people made when they threw terracotta dice. However, if… Continue reading How has the history of sports betting evolved in India?
How does the history of cricket relate to British colonialism?
Cricket was initially exported to the British colonies to strengthen their cultural ties with the colonizer. In other words, the sport in this case acted as a tool of colonialism and was used to make the differences between “civilized” and “uncivilized” populations even more visible. In addition, cricket embodied some fundamental aspects of Victorian society.… Continue reading How does the history of cricket relate to British colonialism?