One summer day in 1903, the citizens of of the Russian captial of St Petersburg were shocked by the news in their morning paper which claimed to…… Read more “A dangerous lie: The Protocols of the Elders of Zion”
Author: Joshua Rego
Hello, I’m Joshua Rego and thanks for stopping by. This personal blog is my first blog ever and a repository of all lists and compilations pertaining to topics that interest me-particularly nature, wildlife and talent ( I appreciate it). I also share miscellaneous articles and facts. Feel free to post comments and suggestions. You are also welcome to view my Twitter, Pinterest, Google+ or About.me page to know a little more about me. I hope you enjoy! Thanks again.
Stranded in the Arctic
THE SAILOR WHO DARED AND DIED… The men sailing in the Arctic convoys of World War II had a bitter cause to know, that there was no…… Read more “Stranded in the Arctic”
The Man in the Iron Mask
Is it possible for a man to walk round the world without showing his face? This was one of the those petty questions that arose when the…… Read more “The Man in the Iron Mask”
Mercer Girls-Brides by mail order
An advertisement in 1865 in the Seattle Puget Sound Herald brought a wistful flutter to many a rough, tough heart. In those times, Seattle was a pioneer town on…… Read more “Mercer Girls-Brides by mail order”
The age of follies
WHEN WEALTHY MEN ERECTED BUILDINGS-FOR FUN Sir Paulet St John was riding across one of the highest points in Hampshire, Farley Mount, enjoying the fresh air. His…… Read more “The age of follies”
The legend of the Sea monk
Storm raiser in monk’s robes… Sailors as far apart as the Orient and Scandinavia once told stories of a bizarre beast which could raise storms. They called…… Read more “The legend of the Sea monk”
Real-life La Traviata
Operas are often based on classical myths and legends. But Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata owes its existence to a real-life Parisian street-ragamuffin and courtesan, and the talent of Alexandre Dumas,…… Read more “Real-life La Traviata”
The Legend of the Lambton Worm
The Lambton worm is a legend from County Durham in North East England, and is one of the area’s most famous pieces of folklore. The story is…… Read more “The Legend of the Lambton Worm”
The Grootslang: Guardian of the treasure
Somewhere in the Richtersveld, an area of scrubland in the middle of South Africa is a deep cave that is crammed with diamonds, according to legend. However,…… Read more “The Grootslang: Guardian of the treasure”
