A History of the English Language: Old English

After the Romans departed England, came a series of invasions from continental Europe.  Which left the local population of Celts exposed to attacks from the Picts and Scots.  The Celtic warlord Vortigern, in about 430AD sent an invitation for the Jutish brothers Hengest and Horsa, who were from Denmark, to help fortify the east coast of Britain against the Picts.  As a token of gratitude they were permitted to settle in the southern areas of England, which were Kent, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

The Importance of Stories

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For centuries stories have been told, telling people tales of morality, religion, and adventures.

They’ve occupied countless books of history, become values for most people and ingrained in the psyche of every society on earth.

Why I Stopped Being an Amazon Affiliate

In recent years there have been a lot of changes going down on the internet transforming the landscape. Opportunities that were once there, and simple to utilise and make money from are now no longer lucrative or have disappeared.

8 Curious Facts About Writers

If you love trivia let's delve into some curious facts about some of your favourite writers.