The last day of maternity leave, and an unnamed mother of two decides to stage a “yes day”, full of treats and good feelings. Of course it does not go according to... Read more »
Oh, to have been born in a small, stylish country with good food and favourable sea breezes. No empire, no holy faith, no condescension, no fatal ideologies. The fish is grilled, the... Read more »
Shakespeare did not leave his wife Anne in Stratford, letter fragment suggests Apr 23 2025 It has long been assumed that William Shakespeare’s marriage to Anne Hathaway was less than happy. He... Read more »
On 24 June 1965 a young woman sat her eight-month-old baby girl on a blanket in the gardens of the Villa Borghese in Rome, and walked quickly away. Within minutes, a passerby spotted the tiny child,... Read more »