Stuart Bazga

A short biography of some of Europe's most loved and hated Monarchs - Pt1 Vlad Tepes (Dracula)

During the last thousand years, European Monarchs have ruled Europe and the world with an iron fist and by fear, compassion and hatred. As their wealth grew from the riches of newly conquered continents and lands, they began building some of the worlds greatest castles as a sign of their status and wealth, leaving behind a legacy of beauty and splendor that has... (posted by Stuart Bazga 6 years 224 days ago.)

"Natures Fireworks" A Beginners Guide to understanding Opal - Pt 4 Mining, Cutting and Caring for your Opal

Individuals rather than large mining companies do mining in the Australian opal fields. The reason for this is that opal is particularly elusive it is not found in great amounts at a particular level or in a particular area, but is found at varying depths beneath the surface and is usually found at levels up to 25 metres deep. Although in... (posted by Stuart Bazga 6 years 230 days ago.)

"Natures Fireworks" A Beginners Guide to understanding Opal - Pt 2 World Opal Deposits

Although the largest opal fields are in Australia, opal is also found throughout the world from Europe to the South Americas, North America and South East Asia. It has been mined in Brazil, Honduras, Indonesia, Mexico, Hungary, western parts of the USA and more recently Canada. Following is a synopsis of the countries where opal is currently mined: Mexico: The... (posted by Stuart Bazga 6 years 230 days ago.)

The History of Lancaster Castle Pt2

Welcome to part 2 of the History of   Welcome to part 2 of the History of Lancaster Castle. In this final instalment we cover the Pendle Witch Trials, Take a brief glimpse into debtor’s prison, and discover what would happen to you as a child if you got caught committing an offence (posted by Stuart Bazga 6 years 253 days ago.)

"Natures Fireworks" - A beginners guide to understand OPAL - Pt 1 Myths, Legends and Folklore

This 7 part series has been written for the novice opal collector or admirer who has little or no knowledge about opal. It is hoped that by reading the information contained within, you will have a better understanding of where opal comes from, how it is mined, and the value and various types of opal available to the collector, investor, or those who just want a... (posted by Stuart Bazga 6 years 254 days ago.)

The Ghosts of Windsor Castle

Windsor Castle is one of the many homes of the present Queen of England, several of her royal ancestors, and "non-royal" spirits, one of whom, according to legend was an ancient Saxon hunter nam (posted by Stuart Bazga 6 years 272 days ago.)