Writing Portfolio

Over a century ago, Irish-born author Bram Stoker, most famous for creating Dracula, played a significant role in popularising the reanimated ancient Egyptian mummy trope. Now this Egyptologist thinks he knows the source of Stoker's inspiration.

If you’re heading up the M6 this Halloween you might want to call Ghostbusters.

Move aside Taylor Swift. In the 17th century, these songs were the pop music anthems of their day.

We’ve found in several studies that breathing practices learnt during yoga are one of the most effective tools for managing anxiety.

There’s something shady about the idea that an ancient rock carving on a Neolithic tomb in Ireland depicts the Moon blotting out the Sun.

Evidence dating back to 238 B.C. shows that ancient Egyptians recognized the need for a leap year to correct the slow drift of the seasons.

Macclesfield, a market town in northwest England, seems an unlikely spot to find a collection of Egyptian antiquities. But the artifacts are here because of Marianne Brocklehurst, the daughter of a wealthy silk mill owner, and her interest in archaeology.

Frozen shoulder can cause pain and reduced range of motion. Who's most at risk and what are the best treatment options?

Robert Burns - widely regarded as Scotland’s national poet - is a celebrated literary figure who inspired future writing greats including William Wordsworth, Mary Shelley, and John Steinbeck.