From a West Saxon dialect to a global phenomenon, from runes to rap, the development of English follows a fascinating trail. Ever wondered how Beowulf sounded? Why 'pickleherring' was one of ...

A Christmas Carol A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old man who is visited by ghosts around Christmas time. Macbeth Macbeth by William Shakespeare ...