WOODEN WIND TURBINE
A Swedish start-up, Modvion, based just outside of Gothenburg, has just built the world’s tallest wooden wind turbine tower. “Using wood for wind power has …
MILITARY MOBILITY
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has forced Europe to reconsider its military mobility – in other words, how it efficiently moves its forces around to …
BRITISH SENSE OF HUMOUR
The purported British Government notice below, which appeared on the internet recently, graphically illustrates the British sense of humour, which is an enigma to most …
GIANT REDWOOD TREES
There are more Giant Redwood trees in the U.K. than there are in their native habitat in California. How’s that for an incredible statement, which …
ASMA KHAN
Asma Khan is an Indian-born British restaurateur and cookbook author. She owns Darjeeling Express restaurant in London’s Soho District, and was profiled on the sixth season of …
SYCAMORE GAP TREE
New life has sprung from the rescued seeds and twigs of the Sycamore Gap Tree that was mysteriously cut down last year, giving hope that …
HEATHER COX-RICHARDSON
This article, by columnist and historian Heather Cox-Richardson, is particularly relevant given the current state of the presidential election in the U.S. The danger posed …
ALEXANDRA DAVID-NEEL
In 1924, French-born Alexandra David-Neel became the first European woman to set foot in the Tibetan city of Lhasa. Now, 100 years on, her story …
DISMANTLING DAMS
Dismantling dams is a new initiative for Europe and the world. Not only do dams very rarely supply the amount of water, or electricity, they …
THE RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS
The right to bear arms in the United States is a highly controversial topic, and I have written several blogs on that subject. It is …