170. Who was Gorbachev? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union, has passed away. News reports around the world described him as…
165. Why is Ireland Divided? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Why is Ireland divided? For just over 100 years, the Emerald Isle has been split between the Republic of Ireland…
164. What is Happening in Taiwan? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Is Taiwan part of China? There is no simple answer to this question, but it is an argument that is…
158. What was the Great Depression? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
With the world currently experiencing a variety of economic problems, I thought it would be interesting to look at the…
What is the Point in Studying Latin? w/ Village Green English
What is the point of studying an ancient language? Should the government fund Latin study? And what are the connections…
139. Why China Should Have Industrialised First!: The Song Dynasty and the Industrial Revolution (English Vocabulary Lesson)
A thousand years ago, the Song dynasty of China created the most advanced and developed society in the world. It…
138. The Strange History of Pitcairn Island!: Where is the Most Isolated Place in the World? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
You probably haven’t heard of Pitcairn Island - but it has one of the most interesting histories in the Pacific…
109. What are the Nobel Prizes?: History, Context, and Current State of the World’s Most Famous Awards (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Over the last few weeks, the winners of this year’s Nobel Prizes have been announced. The Nobel Prizes are perhaps…
70. Should Museums Return Historical Artefacts? (English Vocabulary List)
Museums around the world have historical artefacts in their collections with controversial histories. Many of their exhibits were taken or…