Anton Black
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I write about politics, society and the city where I live: London in the UK.
Stories (65/0)
This Is The Amazing Transformation Of An Important Roman Trackway
Streatham High Road is one of capital major arterial roads. From Roman times, and after their departure, the principal road through Streatham remained a significant trackway. From the 17th century, it was used as the primary coach road to Croydon and East Grinstead, after on to Newhaven and Lewes. In 1780 it became the route of the turnpike road from London to Brighton, and subsequently became the basis for the modern A23.
By Anton Black4 years ago in Wander
Is Sweden Risky Strategy Really Worth It?
Denmark was among the first European countries to go into lockdown. Sweden went for the path of herd immunity, making it a rare case among developed economies to do so. There was no total lockout, and it advised but did not enforced strict social distancing.
By Anton Black4 years ago in The Swamp
Six New Coronaviruses Discovered in Bats
Researchers with the Smithsonian's Global Health Program discovered six new coronaviruses in Burma bats. All the bats live in a cave called Linno Cave. The first time these viruses have been detected anywhere in the world.
By Anton Black4 years ago in Longevity