I love the fact that every single episode of our lives will eventually become part of a large piece of social history. Yet I don't think that we, as a society, acknowledge this enough. That's why I have so much praise for my most recent discovery www.whowerewe.com Set up by Yve Blake, this project aims to produce a show and a collection of music...

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History is a heavy subject. It requires a lot of work to get the top marks and grades. But there's always time to procrastinate right? Here's my top tips of what (not) to do whilst studying... Always spend at least an hour looking up useful revision notes on the internet! And then never use them...ever... Never start revising on an empty stomach, make...

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My school days our numbered - I am 5 days away from leaving sixth form and being dunked head-first into the big wide world. Yet whilst some would be scared and upset about the prospect of leaving such a familiar place, for me the thought of moving on to university and a world of the unknown really excites me. But before I leave...

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Okay, so its only April, but I truly believe that I have heard the best album of 2014. On March 31st The Kaiser Chiefs released their new album entitled Education, Education, Education and War, to much critical and public acclaim. Yet whilst the album can simply be appreciated as a great British Rock album, Wilson and Co. have created something much more lyrically...

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The Making of Harry Potter Warner Bros Studio Tour was so magical (pun absolutely intended) that I just needed to share some of my favorite moments with the world!  Hermione's Yule Ball gown was even more gorgeous off screen than it was on screen -the craftsmanship which goes into these costumes is unbelievable!! Diagon Alley is spectacular, but what particularly impressed me was...

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Whilst the French Revolution occurred over 200 years ago (1789-92) ,too many landmarks remain for Paris to claim that it is a brand new city. Yet whilst these homages to an iconic and somewhat uncertain turning point in history are on display for everyone to see, it is questionable whether both residents and holiday makers really appreciate their significance. October 2013 saw myself and a group of...

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Despite the 9th November 1989 being a relatively new addition to the history books, I cannot help but be fascinated by the series of events leading up to the Fall of the Berlin Wall. Perhaps this is partially due to my appreciation of politics, but I believe the reason may just be as simple as human curiosity. I can hardly imagine living in...

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