It is clear from historical data that, in terms of human evolution, the kiss is a relatively new phenomenon, never originally intended to be a conveyor of emotion at all..

An oversight of the Gladiator Exhibition in Durham City.

History of Christmas.

Newt Gingrich was right on target when he stated that the idea of a peace treaty between Israel and the Palestinians is delusional.

A complete categorisation of all the Emperors of the Roman Empire.

Never heard of this wicked day of wild sexual celebration? It takes place, just after the Christmas festivities have died away, on January 22nd each year, which is when, for 18 hours of that day, the planetoid Eros is at the closest point it ever comes to earth.

The legacy of the son.

The ingenuity of Roman engineers.

The history of birthday celebrations shows there were some very odd beginnings to the tradition. Would you believe "Happy Death Day?"

They are the most under-appreciated, hardworking, caring and considerate people on earth, and once a year we go out of our way to show them just how much we value what they do. Mothers, god bless them.