Reading About History Mugs

"It's about the possibility of a raise, Mr. Oliphant."

"It's a big responsibility but I believe I can be both 'Joe six pack' and 'Joe six gun'."

"Barkeep, gimme a shot of your finest whiskey." "Not so fast there, partner." "Oh, sorry. A... sh... ot... of... yo... ur... fin... est... whis... key...."

Bad Habits Grow Apace.

'How dare you madam, of course I don't use plastic.'

Nativity: Saviour on Board

"Approaching 10,000 steps."

'The wheel was great, but what have you done for me lately?'

Department of No One Could Have Anticipated.

'... And some primitive cultures, believed that 'the great ones' modelled us from clay.'

Trump Administration Raising White Flag in Ukraine

'Hurry, wipe it off before Dad comes home!'

The Anti-Agent

"Obama didn’t get to name a Supreme Court justice during his final year. So how come Trump does?"

"Oh, I'll be bi-partisan alright, punishing both sides of the aisle."

"What did you say about the health of my gut biome?"

"You're fired."

"1984 by George Orwell. Project 2025. Presidential transition project."

The Signing of tthe United States Constitution

'The History Channel is all reruns.'

'I remember when you used to look for answers using your astute powers of deduction.'

Blue Stockings - Woman revealing herself as author

Gender Equality

Remote control pirate bully

Who will determine Venezuela's future?

'It's a nice idea. A bit rough around the edges but I'm sure it will evolve given time.'

Albania and North Macedonia: entrance denied

At the Museum

'In its new 'spirit of evenhandedness,' the U. S. Government today sent troops to occupy all foreign countries....'

Great Chinese Dynasties

'What would your mum say if she saw you drawing all over the wall like that?'

Valuable business advice from some famous disruptive technologies.

"What's a patent?"

"I'm sorry, Your Majesty. It's always my intention to leave you laughing."

"Agamemnon and Clytemnestra have decided to separate amicably."