Tag Archives: United Kingdom

Now, I Wasn’t Expecting This Connection:

Posted on January 10, 2022 by cdsmiller17

John Milton (December 9, 1608 – November 8, 1674) By now, I should know better. But, honestly, the highlights of history are sometimes too much to experience firsthand. So, intervening years and lives make the connections more real. John Milton … Continue reading →

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How the Other Royal Wife was Discarded

Posted on January 3, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Sarah, Duchess of York This could have been called a tale of two sisters-in-law. Sarah (Andrew’s wife) and Diana (Charles’ wife). They both were divorced, but only one lost her royal status. I wonder why (although it’s probably because Dodi … Continue reading →

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Can a Royal be Successfully Sued for Sex Crimes?

Posted on January 3, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Prince Andrew, Duke of York (February 19, 1960) It’s a given fact: royalty have always thought they were above the law, especially when one is the favourite son of a reigning monarch. And who would the jury of his peers … Continue reading →

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The Author who Shared the Remains of an Age with Us

Posted on December 27, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Kazuo Ishiguro (November 9, 1954) Long before “Downton Abbey” the recent past in England was explored by Kazuo Ishiguro in his book “The Remains of the Day” in 1989. By 1993, this book was adapted into a film, starring Anthony … Continue reading →

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The Writer who Got Away with Mordor

Posted on December 26, 2021 by cdsmiller17

J.R.R. Tolkien (January 3, 1892 – September 2, 1973) It’s hard to believe that it’s been 20 years since the first “Lord of the Rings” film was released to cinemas the world over. This concept came from the mind of … Continue reading →

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I Fought the Law and the Law Won

Posted on November 22, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Bernard Law Montgomery (November 17, 1887 – March 24, 1976) He seemed a handsome man in his youth. Bernard Montgomery went on to become a Field Marshal and commander of the troops in WWII against Rommel in Africa. I was … Continue reading →

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One More Soldier in a Long Line of Military Men

Posted on November 20, 2021 by cdsmiller17

James Blunt (February 22, 1974) James Blunt released his greatest hits album, yesterday. The image on the cover is startling. He’s dressed as a soldier. Oh, right, he used to be one, before he became a pop sensation in 2004. … Continue reading →

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When the Americans Liberated Nazi Gold in WWII

Posted on November 2, 2021 by cdsmiller17

XPD by Len Deighton (1981) I’ve been of fan of Len Deighton’s books ever since he first wrote about Harry Palmer in “The Ipcress File”. This new book was never in my paperback library until I was gifted it last … Continue reading →

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Was There Ever a Real Leader of the Luddites?

Posted on October 12, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Ned Ludd (circa 1779) They say he is on an equal footing to Robin Hood: obviously a legend in his own lunchtime. Ned Ludd is not someone we can pin down to do a birth chart for, so we will … Continue reading →

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“‘Scuse Me While I Kiss the Sky”

Posted on October 3, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Jimi Hendrix (November 27, 1942 – September 18, 1970) Have you ever noticed that most Jimi Hendrix photos show him in mid-song? This was a man in constant musical motion. He and his band The Experience were the toast of … Continue reading →

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