Clerkenwell, once home to the Knights Hospitaller, evolved from a historical site to a creative hub. It blends rich history with modern community, making it a unique urban village in London.
How others saw me
The author reflects on her experience moving from Argentina to Dallas, Texas, highlighting how their ethnicity, accent, and complexion became significant in social interactions.
A Taste of Portugal in Jersey
I learnt about Portuguese food in Jersey, the Channel Islands.
El payaso triste
En el cuarto de los chicos, cuando éramos muy chicos, había un cuadro de un payaso pintado con colores brillantes sobre terciopelo negro. Una lágrima le caía por la mejilla. Un payaso triste. Su mirada penetrante parece seguirme por todos los rincones del cuarto, que no es muy grande. El payaso cuelga de la pared… Continue reading El payaso triste
A local’s guide to Palermo Soho, Buenos Aires
Enjoy the bohemian Palermo Soho neighbourhood with the thelp of this guide.
Is Mary Barton a Conventional Victorian Heroine?
Mary Barton is many things, but she is not a conventional Victorian heroine. She may be perceived as the typical Victorian female character at first: young, beautiful, vain, and set on making an advantageous marriage above her station. But Mary evolves and grows as the story progresses. The insights she gains and the actions she… Continue reading Is Mary Barton a Conventional Victorian Heroine?
