Author Archives: John Pullen

Here is a question that at first sounds easy to answer, but as with many things in nature, the answer is not quite that simple and involves more information and knowledge than we first imagined. So, what is the question? It is which mammals need to eat the most food? Okay, let’s take the obviousContinue reading “Food Energy Versus Size”

The Battle of Hastings in 1066 is perhaps the most significant event in the history of England. William the Conqueror landed on the south coast with his Norman army and met the English forces under King Harold nearby at a site which became known as Battle. You can visit it today and it has anContinue reading “1066 And All That!”

Over the centuries, many famous objects and people have been lost to history. People die and objects of every description disappear. But, how often can we say that a whole room has been misplaced, stolen or lost? By this, I do not mean that it was destroyed during a battle or that the building itContinue reading “Where is the Amber Room?”

Throughout history, the throne of England has, of course, changed many times. Over the centuries, since 1066, many of the changes included a bloody death or two. Often they were individuals who claimed they were the rightful heir to the kingdom. Some were, some were not and some we have no real idea about. OneContinue reading “King Perkin Warbeck”

Charles Dickens is considered by many to be England’s greatest author. This is not to demean Shakespeare but remember, he was a playwright, not a novelist. Dickens did not have an easy upbringing. His father was gaoled for non-payment to a baker for some bread and Charles had to find work to help the familyContinue reading “The Real Mystery of Edwin Drood”