Game review: ‘Assassin’s Creed Odyssey’ (2018)

This article was originally a thread on social media, which is why it is formatted with lots of images and short responses.The text is about the image below that paragraph. I have a hate/love relationship with the AC franchise, they often make stunning worlds but not always with the same effort and the stories are … More Game review: ‘Assassin’s Creed Odyssey’ (2018)

Old photo analysis: the chocolate seller, London, 1930s

This article was originally a thread on social media, which is why it is formatted with lots of images and short responses.The text is about the image below that paragraph. A woman sells chocolate on the street in Kensington, London, 1930s. Image credit: Mary Evans Picture Library Before basic state pensions looked properly after those … More Old photo analysis: the chocolate seller, London, 1930s

Art review: ‘The Census at Bethlehem’ by Pieter Bruegel the Elder (1566)

This article was originally a thread on social media, which is why it is formatted with lots of images and short responses.The text is about the image below that paragraph. Shall we take another look at a typical low countries winter painting?Today we’re checking out ‘The Census at Bethlehem’ by the amazing Pieter Bruegel the … More Art review: ‘The Census at Bethlehem’ by Pieter Bruegel the Elder (1566)

Art review: ‘Ice Skating in a village’ by Hendrick Avercamp (ca. 1610)

This article was originally a thread on social media, which is why it is formatted with lots of images and short responses.The text is about the image below that paragraph. Still no proper winter here, so let’s look at another old Dutch ice painting to get a little bit of badly needed winter atmosphere.Another one … More Art review: ‘Ice Skating in a village’ by Hendrick Avercamp (ca. 1610)

Book review: Land of thieves, by Janna Coomans (2025)

Most history books are about kings, politicians, wars and the rulers and shakers who shaped the world of our ancestors.Luckily these days there’s a lot more attention for what life was really like for the common people, the housewives, teachers, shopkeepers and soldiers.I’ve always been more interested in that side of history and I feel … More Book review: Land of thieves, by Janna Coomans (2025)

Art review: Bathing scene from the Hausbuch von Schloss Wolfegg (c. 1480)

This article was originally a thread on social media, which is why it is formatted with lots of images and short responses.The text is about the image below that paragraph. Look at those filthy medieval people who never bathed or washed and who thought bathing was dangerous and bad. Look at them… er… having a … More Art review: Bathing scene from the Hausbuch von Schloss Wolfegg (c. 1480)

Film review: Indiana Jones and the Dial of destiny (2023)

This article was originally a LIVE thread on social media, which is why it is formatted with lots of images and short responses.The text is about the image below that paragraph. LIVE film review! I’m going to watch ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of destiny‘ and review it as I go along.Disclaimer: I am in … More Film review: Indiana Jones and the Dial of destiny (2023)