Having read the A Song of Ice and Fire series and watched all eight seasons of Game of Thrones, the idea of a prequel always excited me. Based on George R. R. Martin’s book Fire and Blood, HBO’s House of the Dragon, set roughly 200 years before the events of...
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For many of us, there are just three meals of the day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It’s simple, it’s repetitive, and it’s what we’ve been used to our whole lives. However, for those of us who like to spice up our lives a little bit, there also exists a magical...
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Going to the theatre alone has always been on my bucket list; I’m not really sure why, but there’s something about immersing myself fully in the production and indulging in something I love that has always made me want to do it. However, choosing The Woman in Black as my...
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Greek mythology is something I think we’ve all been obsessed with at some point in our lives. Hadestown has most definitely rekindled my love for it. Anaïs Mitchell’s musical is a reimagining of the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, set in a post-apocalyptic America. It also intertwines the...
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Back in August of 2023, I decided to learn British Sign Language (BSL). The thought of gaining a very practical skill was what first drew me to sign up. Now, after almost completing Level 1 training, I know that there is a lot more to it. BSL continues to thrive...
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I started swimming lessons at a very young age and I’ve also had anxiety since before I can remember. I always used to think that swimming could only bring me physical benefits; however, buying a swimming membership at Warwick Sports Hub has made me rethink the sport that I loved...
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“All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost.” Before I start this review, I’d like to make an apology to all the die-hard ‘Lord of the Rings’ fans out there who would say that J. R. R. Tolkien’s trilogy is flawless. I obviously can’t...
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“What was more important, romance or revolution?” I feel ashamed that I’d never heard of the Mirabal sisters before. I am so happy that this book introduced them to me, and now I feel it’s my duty to convince as many people as I can to read it. In the...
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Leonardo DiCaprio. Brad Pitt. Meryl Streep. Tom Cruise. Jennifer Lawrence. Ryan Gosling. These stars have long dominated the film industry, gaining so much recognition and winning countless awards. However, there are many actors and actresses out there who have not received the spotlight that they deserve. The list that follows...
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DofE Society is back again; this time, for their annual term two trip to the Brecon Beacons. From the 23-25 February, DofE society spent the weekend in the South of Wales climbing many mountains, trekking through snow, and exploring a town full of bookshops. Overall, it was a very memorable...
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Have you ever wondered how to build a lava moat? How about mailing a package from space or predicting the weather by yourself? Ever wondered how to make an emergency landing or charge your phone without a power outlet? Neither have I, but this book, full of highly impractical advice,...
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It is a well-known fact that women have been silenced throughout history. For centuries, women have been denied access to education, excluded from politics, confined to traditional gender roles, and their voices left unheard. Though many milestones have been met over time, there is still a way to go in...
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A recent study centred around boys aged between 11 and 14 has found that sexist language is increasing in schools, amid greater exposure to misogynistic content online. Research authorised by Vodafone states that 70% of teachers have identified this increase and at least 69% of boys have been exposed to...
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