From the anniversaries of William Shakespeare’s death to The Great Fire of London, this blog looks at five key anniversaries happening in 2016 and their importance on the world stage. Battle of Hastings (950 years) Nine hundred and fifty years have passed since the Battle of Hastings. Regarded by some to be the most crucial battle… Continue reading
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Prophecy is a tricky business, but it hasn’t stopped many of the world’s greatest leaders, scientists and thinkers from trying to predict the future. Needless to say, they don’t always get it right, as the five worst predictions in history make abundantly clear! 1. John Maynard Keynes and the 15-hour work week The economist John… Continue reading
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