Wait a darn tooting minute. Alexander the Great won his wars. Claiming otherwise is completely contrary to the historical facts. But then, Afghanistan didn't exist when he was there and imposing… (View Post)

Mr. Oracle, it's been a long time since I read TA Dodge's excellent history (which I can heartily recommend be take care you don't accidentally buy an abridged version which may be unm… (View Post)

Mr. Jessop, the nettles round here have rarely been so large due to the combination of lots of rain and lots of sun. The path is well-used but the nettles and so forth are still bigger than ever. (View Post)

As an aside, dock leaves cure the stinging of nettles. This is the sum total of my herb lore. (View Post)

Mr. Carnyx, it's also unfair on Chamberlain. (View Post)