by Peter | Feb 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
The phrase ‘right hand man’ is a memory of fighting in a shield wall. Most warriors were right handed, and when they raised their sword arm to strike a blow, they exposed their ribs to the thrust of a spear or an enemy sword. The defensive role of the...
by Peter | Jan 10, 2024 | handedness, Uncategorized
An absolutely fascinating BBC2 film by Vianet Djenguet about more than just Silverback gorillas. In this clip he talks about how his left handedness was treated negatively while growing up!...
by Peter | Dec 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
Bill Cooke gave a talk on 4th December 2023 on Anti-semitism (its history) to the Warrington Literary and Philosophical Society. He illustrated one manifestation of the conflict between two religions by showing a slide with two statues from the south portal of...
by admin | Jun 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
Recording Source: Radio 4: Desert Island Discs :17/11/2023 [18:39 minutes into broadcast)...
