by M. W. Wollacott | Oct 9, 2024 | Etymology, Mark My Words, Podcast, What's in a Word
Germany is in uproar. The language authorities – something we English would never have, have given into those damn anglos. They have approved “the idiot’s apostrophe”. Well, in some uses and not others. Well, apart from being called idiots by the Germans (let...
by M. W. Wollacott | Oct 8, 2024 | Atlantis, Atlantis, Tomes & Tombs
Atlantis was an ancient civilisation famed for its advanced technology and ruinous fate. According to legend it had advanced further in technology than any other civilization in history. They could levitate stone or after the destruction, spread the word about farming...
by M. W. Wollacott | Oct 6, 2024 | Atlantis, Atlantis, Plato
The primary source of the legend of Atlantis is The Timaeus and Critias written by the Greek philosopher, Plato. This is, as far as we know, the only primary source for the legend. All others come later as commentaries, mentions of commentaries, or interpretations of...
by M. W. Wollacott | Oct 3, 2024 | Philosophy, Tomes & Tombs
“What made war inevitable was the growth of Athenian power and the fear which this caused in Sparta.” The Peloponnesian War, Thucydides A Thucydides Trap is when a rising power threatens the hegemony of an established power. When such a challenge arises...
by M. W. Wollacott | Aug 27, 2024 | ADHD, Leonardo da Vinci, Tomes & Tombs
Leonardo da Vinci, one of the greatest polymaths to have ever lived, demonstrated many of the characteristics and co-morbidities associated with ADHD. From his inability to complete projects and restlessness to his unique sleeping habits, Leonardo has recently been...
