13 May /13

Mausoleum

Great rulers might hope to be remembered for their victories in battle, but some have become best known for their place of burial.Continue reading Mausoleum

10 May /13

Cappuccino

This wonderful mixture of brown coffee and white milky foam combines the same colours as the headwear worn by the Capuchin monks who gave cappuccino its name.Continue reading Cappuccino

9 May /13

Pyrrhic victory

Pyrrhic victory – a victory gained at too great a cost In 280 and 279 BC the Greek King Pyrrhus beat the Romans but suffered so many casualties proportionally that in the end he lost the war.Continue reading Pyrrhic victory

8 May /13

Vampire

Fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and the Twilight series might be interested to know they are following a tradition that spans several centuries.Continue reading Vampire