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The Charge of the Light Brigade
The Charge of the Light Brigade actually took place during the Battle of Balaclava, fought on the 25th October 1854 and became renowned for its high number of deaths.
the charge of the light brigade • its impact and aftermath • was it bravery or stupidity? • heavy losses • the creation of the victoria cross
The Charge of the Light Brigade actually took place during the Battle of Balaclava, fought on the 25th October 1854 and became renowned for its high number of deaths.
the charge of the light brigade • its impact and aftermath • was it bravery or stupidity? • heavy losses • the creation of the victoria cross
The Battle of Balaklava Part 5 - The Charge of the Light Brigade
It was magnificent but it was not war - it was madness.
charge of the light brigade • charge of the light brigade • balaclava • balaclava • lord lucan
It was magnificent but it was not war - it was madness.
charge of the light brigade • charge of the light brigade • balaclava • balaclava • lord lucan
War in The Charge of the Light Brigade
The Charge of the Light Brigade is a narrative poem, yet within it Tennyson artistically presents opposing perspectives of the charge and of war in general.
the charge of the light brigade • war in alfred lord tennyson poetry • tennyson narrative poem • crimean war 1854 poetry • glory in war
The Charge of the Light Brigade is a narrative poem, yet within it Tennyson artistically presents opposing perspectives of the charge and of war in general.
the charge of the light brigade • war in alfred lord tennyson poetry • tennyson narrative poem • crimean war 1854 poetry • glory in war
The Indomitable Duberly - Part 3
There are plenty of twists of fortune ahead for Fanny before she eventually becomes part of the Crimean scenery.
fanny duberly • fanny duberly • lord lucan • lord lucan • henry duberly
There are plenty of twists of fortune ahead for Fanny before she eventually becomes part of the Crimean scenery.
fanny duberly • fanny duberly • lord lucan • lord lucan • henry duberly
Carol Ann Duffy – British Feminist Poet
Carol Ann Duffy, Britain's new Poet Laureate, is the first woman, the first Scot and the first openly gay person to hold the honour in the 341 year history of the role.
poet laureate • carol ann duffy • carol anne duffy • feminist poet • lesbian poet
Carol Ann Duffy, Britain's new Poet Laureate, is the first woman, the first Scot and the first openly gay person to hold the honour in the 341 year history of the role.
poet laureate • carol ann duffy • carol anne duffy • feminist poet • lesbian poet
Errol Flynn & Olivia de Havilland—1935 to 1938
Captain Blood, Charge of the Light Brigade, Robin Hood, and Four's a Crowd pair Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland together for the first four of their eight films.
errol flynn movies • olivia de havilland movies • errol flynn olivia de havilland • captain blood • adventures of robin hood
Captain Blood, Charge of the Light Brigade, Robin Hood, and Four's a Crowd pair Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland together for the first four of their eight films.
errol flynn movies • olivia de havilland movies • errol flynn olivia de havilland • captain blood • adventures of robin hood
Great Victorian Writers on the Isle of Wight
During the 19th century poets, writers, artists, philosophers and statesmen jouneyed to the Isle in the Solent, thanks to the presence of Queen Victoria who lived there.
alfred lord tennyson's charge of the light brigade • isle of wight • farringford house • queen victoria and prince albert at osborne house • john keats and endymion
During the 19th century poets, writers, artists, philosophers and statesmen jouneyed to the Isle in the Solent, thanks to the presence of Queen Victoria who lived there.
alfred lord tennyson's charge of the light brigade • isle of wight • farringford house • queen victoria and prince albert at osborne house • john keats and endymion
The Other Side of History
Commonly accepted "facts" about important-or not so important-events in the past are not always exactly accurate. Sometimes there is an alternate explanation.
history • historical events • past • facts • civil war
Commonly accepted "facts" about important-or not so important-events in the past are not always exactly accurate. Sometimes there is an alternate explanation.
history • historical events • past • facts • civil war
U-Z Essential 1700s and 1800s British Literature
Continuing the guide to the "musts" of the poetry, prose, and plays of eighteenth and nineteenth century British writers and their works...
alfred • lord tennyson • william wordsworth • treasure island • vanity fair
Continuing the guide to the "musts" of the poetry, prose, and plays of eighteenth and nineteenth century British writers and their works...
alfred • lord tennyson • william wordsworth • treasure island • vanity fair
Alfred Lord Tennyson Biography
Life and works of Alfred Lord Tennyson, most important poet of the Victorian era. His subjects include Arthurian legends and classic mythology.
alfred lord tennyson • tennyson biography • works by alfred lord tennyson • english poet tennyson • poems of tennyson
Life and works of Alfred Lord Tennyson, most important poet of the Victorian era. His subjects include Arthurian legends and classic mythology.
alfred lord tennyson • tennyson biography • works by alfred lord tennyson • english poet tennyson • poems of tennyson
Killer Angels by Michael Shaara
A look at the Civil War book, Killer Angels and how its history combined with fiction.
civil war • books
A look at the Civil War book, Killer Angels and how its history combined with fiction.
civil war • books
Someone had Blundered
A totally personal viewpoint and analysis of the Battle of Balaklava and its aftermath.
A totally personal viewpoint and analysis of the Battle of Balaklava and its aftermath.
Canada's Victoria Cross
From horseback in the Crimea to a fighter plane over Japan, Canadians rank high amongst VC recipients.
canada victoria cross • victoria cross • canadian vc • vc • canada vc
From horseback in the Crimea to a fighter plane over Japan, Canadians rank high amongst VC recipients.
canada victoria cross • victoria cross • canadian vc • vc • canada vc
Jane Austen versus Virginia Woolf
A contrasting and comparitve discussion on the different social issues, and personal issues of two women authors, one from the late 18th century, and the other from the early 20th century. Also, a discussion on both these women's writing styles. A contrasting and comparitve discussion on the different social issues, and personal issues of two women authors, one from the late 18th century, and the other from the early 20th century. Also, a discussion on both these women's writing styles.
jane austen • regency period • late neo-classic period • early romantic period • late victorian period
A contrasting and comparitve discussion on the different social issues, and personal issues of two women authors, one from the late 18th century, and the other from the early 20th century. Also, a discussion on both these women's writing styles. A contrasting and comparitve discussion on the different social issues, and personal issues of two women authors, one from the late 18th century, and the other from the early 20th century. Also, a discussion on both these women's writing styles.
jane austen • regency period • late neo-classic period • early romantic period • late victorian period
National Poetry Month in the History Classroom
National Poetry Month encourages teachers to incorporate poetry into lesson plans and the history classroom is no exception, connecting poems with narrative study.
national poetry month and history lesson plans • including poetry in history lesson plans • poems and historical narrative • poetry reflects the thinking of a society • maya angelou's inauguration poem
National Poetry Month encourages teachers to incorporate poetry into lesson plans and the history classroom is no exception, connecting poems with narrative study.
national poetry month and history lesson plans • including poetry in history lesson plans • poems and historical narrative • poetry reflects the thinking of a society • maya angelou's inauguration poem
Remembering the Death of Alfred Lord Tennyson
Alfred Lord Tennyson died at age 83 on October 6, 1892. His long life ended via a quiet but insistent strain of influenza. His legacy continues more than a century later.
alfred lord tennyson death • arthur henry hallam death • alfred tennyson biography • alfred tennyson poet laureate • alfred tennyson in memoriam
Alfred Lord Tennyson died at age 83 on October 6, 1892. His long life ended via a quiet but insistent strain of influenza. His legacy continues more than a century later.
alfred lord tennyson death • arthur henry hallam death • alfred tennyson biography • alfred tennyson poet laureate • alfred tennyson in memoriam
The Defence of Hong Kong
The Canadian's involvement and the price paid for the defence of the British Commonwealth outpost of Hong Kong.
hong kong • britain • us • malay • japan
The Canadian's involvement and the price paid for the defence of the British Commonwealth outpost of Hong Kong.
hong kong • britain • us • malay • japan
The Flashman Papers by George MacDonald Fraser
Flashman is a fictional character forced to don roles ranging from soldier to slave trader, unwillingly caught in the middle of the 19th century's biggest events.
flashman george macdonald fraser • flashman tom brown's schooldays • flashman 19th century history • royal flash prisoner of zenda • flashman prisoner of zenda
Flashman is a fictional character forced to don roles ranging from soldier to slave trader, unwillingly caught in the middle of the 19th century's biggest events.
flashman george macdonald fraser • flashman tom brown's schooldays • flashman 19th century history • royal flash prisoner of zenda • flashman prisoner of zenda
Victoria Cross
The medal has become one of the most coveted awards for valour in the world and the Commonwealth's highest honour for conspicuous bravery in the face of the enemy.
victoria cross • vc • queen victoria • for valour • medals
The medal has become one of the most coveted awards for valour in the world and the Commonwealth's highest honour for conspicuous bravery in the face of the enemy.
victoria cross • vc • queen victoria • for valour • medals
A Just War
What is the job of the military... and when is is proper to use it?
navy • memorial day • ethics • mission • patriotism
What is the job of the military... and when is is proper to use it?
navy • memorial day • ethics • mission • patriotism
Errol Flynn, Swashbuckler and Hell-Raiser
The 50th anniversary of the death of Hollywood movie star Errol Flynn falls on 14th October 2009. A life of drinking, partying and womanising contributed to his death.
errol flynn • hell raiser • swashbuckler • movie star • playboy
The 50th anniversary of the death of Hollywood movie star Errol Flynn falls on 14th October 2009. A life of drinking, partying and womanising contributed to his death.
errol flynn • hell raiser • swashbuckler • movie star • playboy
Maud: A Monodrama by Alfred Lord Tennyson
Maud is among Tennyson's personal favourites, yet is often received unfavourably. This article highlights what is good, or at least worthy of further analysis, within it.
maud a monodrama analysis • aspects in maud • tennyson poetry maud • theme of love in tennyson's poetry • a little hamlet in maud
Maud is among Tennyson's personal favourites, yet is often received unfavourably. This article highlights what is good, or at least worthy of further analysis, within it.
maud a monodrama analysis • aspects in maud • tennyson poetry maud • theme of love in tennyson's poetry • a little hamlet in maud
Teaching Tennyson Part I
Alfred, Lord Tennyson, poet laureate of England for over thirty years was a favorite of the Queen of England and has remained a favorite in well-educated circles for 150 years. Unlock some of the richness of his works for your students with a little help from internet resources that tie in Victorian history with Tennyson's works.
alfred • lord tennyson • tennyson • victorian • victorian british literature
Alfred, Lord Tennyson, poet laureate of England for over thirty years was a favorite of the Queen of England and has remained a favorite in well-educated circles for 150 years. Unlock some of the richness of his works for your students with a little help from internet resources that tie in Victorian history with Tennyson's works.
alfred • lord tennyson • tennyson • victorian • victorian british literature
The Crimean War 1853 - 1856
The Crimean War shattered the European order crafted by Prince Metternich in 1815 and resulted in new alliances that altered the European balance of power.
crimean war • causes of the crimean war • effects of the crimean war • crimean war and nicholas i • course of the crimean war
The Crimean War shattered the European order crafted by Prince Metternich in 1815 and resulted in new alliances that altered the European balance of power.
crimean war • causes of the crimean war • effects of the crimean war • crimean war and nicholas i • course of the crimean war
The Infamous Grand National
Travelsleuth Stuart Buchanan Macwatt looks at the forthcoming Aintree Grand National at liverpool and suggests it is time to consider the horses in this cruelly gruelling race as well as the punters.
aintree • liverpool • grand national • england • travelsleuth
Travelsleuth Stuart Buchanan Macwatt looks at the forthcoming Aintree Grand National at liverpool and suggests it is time to consider the horses in this cruelly gruelling race as well as the punters.
aintree • liverpool • grand national • england • travelsleuth
The Myth Behind the Music
The Lone Ranger crept through the underbrush. (mood music) Light from the slivery moon lit the ground eerily as he neared his quarry. Now where would this radio scene be without music to add atmosphere or mood? Read on to learn about the mystery behind the music.
lone ranger • james jewell • fred flowerday • fred foy • roy rogers
The Lone Ranger crept through the underbrush. (mood music) Light from the slivery moon lit the ground eerily as he neared his quarry. Now where would this radio scene be without music to add atmosphere or mood? Read on to learn about the mystery behind the music.
lone ranger • james jewell • fred flowerday • fred foy • roy rogers
Errol Flynn & Olivia de Havilland—1939 to 1941
Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland create movie romance in their last films together -- Dodge City, Elizabeth and Essex, Santa Fe Trail, & They Died with Their Boots On.
errol flynn movies • olivia de havilland movies • errol flynn olivia de havilland • dodge city movie • dodge city flynn
Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland create movie romance in their last films together -- Dodge City, Elizabeth and Essex, Santa Fe Trail, & They Died with Their Boots On.
errol flynn movies • olivia de havilland movies • errol flynn olivia de havilland • dodge city movie • dodge city flynn
Finding Florence Nightingale
Since one of my articles on famous battlefields was recently in the spotlight, and battles, bombing and bloodshed (the three b’s of war) seem to be attracting headlines these days, I thought I would write about war.
florence nightingale • crimean war • lady with the lamp • crimea • turkey
Since one of my articles on famous battlefields was recently in the spotlight, and battles, bombing and bloodshed (the three b’s of war) seem to be attracting headlines these days, I thought I would write about war.
florence nightingale • crimean war • lady with the lamp • crimea • turkey
Frankenstein (1910) Film Review
This 16-minute silent film is "A Liberal Adaptation From Mrs. Shelley's Famous Story For Edison Production" - and 'Liberal' is the word that matters.
frankenstein 1910 film review • frankenstein film review • mary shelley's frankenstein 1818 or the modern pro • director j searle dawley • edison productions
This 16-minute silent film is "A Liberal Adaptation From Mrs. Shelley's Famous Story For Edison Production" - and 'Liberal' is the word that matters.
frankenstein 1910 film review • frankenstein film review • mary shelley's frankenstein 1818 or the modern pro • director j searle dawley • edison productions
Olivia de Havilland, Hollywood's Golden Age Star
Olivia de Havilland's career spanned Hollywood's Golden Age to the modern cinema's gritty themes. Now 93 and living in Paris, Olivia still enjoys world-wide popularity.
olivia de havilland • joan fontaine • errol flynn • the adventures of robin hood • captain blood
Olivia de Havilland's career spanned Hollywood's Golden Age to the modern cinema's gritty themes. Now 93 and living in Paris, Olivia still enjoys world-wide popularity.
olivia de havilland • joan fontaine • errol flynn • the adventures of robin hood • captain blood
The Battle of Balaklava Part 4 - Formula for Disaster
If the Russians were able to carry off British guns, they could claim with some justification to be the victors of Balaklava.
If the Russians were able to carry off British guns, they could claim with some justification to be the victors of Balaklava.
A Mother for All - Part 4
Mary is now universally admired and her many services are much in demand, but what will fate hold in store for her once peace comes?
mary seacole • mary seacole • british hotel • british hotel • sir john campbell
Mary is now universally admired and her many services are much in demand, but what will fate hold in store for her once peace comes?
mary seacole • mary seacole • british hotel • british hotel • sir john campbell
Battle of the Alma Part 2 - The British Attack
The British have the toughest task - a frontal attack uphill over open ground against the most strongly defended positions.
The British have the toughest task - a frontal attack uphill over open ground against the most strongly defended positions.
What College Freshmen Don't Know
The dearth of knowledge in what is considered basic in Arts and Science classes is decreasing every year among college freshmen and may be traced to earlier education.
college freshmen lack basic knowledge • solutions to long term educational reform • state certification programs and subject fluency • professional development does not include the subj • arts and science college classes
The dearth of knowledge in what is considered basic in Arts and Science classes is decreasing every year among college freshmen and may be traced to earlier education.
college freshmen lack basic knowledge • solutions to long term educational reform • state certification programs and subject fluency • professional development does not include the subj • arts and science college classes
Hall gets the Bird
In the Crimea Primary School playground, Hall and Fitzgerald tee-heed as they pulled Nightingale's plaits.
In the Crimea Primary School playground, Hall and Fitzgerald tee-heed as they pulled Nightingale's plaits.
Sardinia and the War - Part 1
Sardinia's entry into the War was anything but as smooth as it was made to seem.
Sardinia's entry into the War was anything but as smooth as it was made to seem.
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