Arvyn has been writing for several years and has been an English teacher for half of those. He has a degree in American & Canadian Studies, along with other teaching qualifications. When he’s not writing, he’s traveling, or looking after his cats.
Negotiating feels like learning to cook for yourself for the first time. It’s messy & intimidating but so rewarding when you finally nail it! By the time we hit our…
Truly, there's no greater story than that of the American Revolution. A unified group of people, fighting back against a brutal oppressor...it's the kinda stuff movies are made of! Unfortunately,…
In the days before Google, people had to get creative with solving problems. It’s easy to forget the clever, simple solutions our grandparents & their grandparents relied on to get…
While we've heard all about the big historical wins, we can't forget about the failures. In fact, some of the smallest mistakes have affected generations to come! Here are ten…
Once you turn 30, you’ve crossed the invisible bridge from the exploratory twenties to the more settled thirties. But before you make that leap, there are plenty of skills that’ll…
As strange as it sounds, some of our everyday habits were hugely revolutionary acts in the past. Even something as simple as drinking coffee changed the status quo to create…
Despite what you might think, history involves more than dates & facts. In fact, it’s full of stories about people who just wouldn't give up, no matter what. These inspiring…
Hitting your 50s means you finally feel comfortable in your own skin. But beyond that, there's a whole lot more going on—especially with how we deal with people around us.…
Think of history as being a giant jigsaw puzzle. Sometimes, we try to fit pieces where they don’t belong because we have the wrong idea about what the picture is…