Maverick historian-archaeologist. Loves a bun. Books incl. 'What-iffery in History' & 'Thirty Annoying Things in History'. OUT NOW: 'An A-Z of WTFs in History'
Essential vocab for any history-lover: two little words and one rude one...
An A-Z of WTFs in History...The Bizarre. The Bonkers. The Barely Believable.
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@L15per Yes, indeed - what's really interesting is that it shows Stonehenge before the (limited) restoration work (re-erecting a few stones etc) that took place between the 1920s and 1960s. Compare these photos taken in 1877 and 2008.
@Her_Maj_Borg Why did he do that? Are the number keys broken? Should have gone for an extended warranty.
And I hope someone checked his work. If he missed one, he'll have to go back and start again.
Breaking news about the JHB/Dr Doug Pitt Stonehenge walk on June 25! We'll have a VERY SPECIAL GUEST! Emma from Weird Wiltshire (formerly of this parish) will join our merry band to add mystery (and a shrewd eye for nick-nacks in the giftshop) to the history. Still 2 places left!
Breaking news about the JHB/Dr Doug Pitt Stonehenge walk on June 25! We'll have a VERY SPECIAL GUEST! Emma from Weird Wiltshire (formerly of this parish) will join our merry band to add mystery (and a shrewd eye for nick-nacks in the giftshop) to the history. Still 2 places left!
At Hadrian's Arch to honour the Emperor's secretary Suetonius, a writer so catty and colourful he commands a chapter in the marvellous A-Z of WTFs in History! Caesar's combover? Flamingo tongue banquets? Lightning proof laurel wreaths? Bejeweled horses? WTF! Get your copy now!!