I've recently been reading The Death of Jesus by Joel Carmichael. although written in 1963, it still has some very interesting things to say about Jesus in the historical record, and indeed in t… (View Post)

I am proud to feature on a much-used 'penis inscribed' ballot paper image, once used bythe Electoral Commission in their guidance for returning officers on spoiled ballot papers. Parliament… (View Post)

On race horses enjoying racing: I once had a conversation with a biologist after a book signing which got on to the subject of athletes, and I asked him why humans have massively increased their runn… (View Post)

Wow. Just finished a pretty tiring afternoon on the local adoption panel. Like most couples who come to most panels, two couples today were really good. But the third couple were awesome. Just awesom… (View Post)

Great idea, but you really need to show your working: What are the criteria for being included: how many posts, and when Who is included, and in what category What period does this cover If it's… (View Post)