In an attempt to redress the balance and get things back on a positive note, here is one of my favourite things of all time:
I present, the Viking song.
And if you like that, the Girl loves Charles II, but her favourite is probably Cleopatra, and then there's Mr G's favourite, Richard III. And Historical Masterchef is so much better than the real thing...
Yes, we are ever-so slightly obsessed and proud of it, and finally got to see Horrible Histories live at the weekend, twice! First the Tudors, then the Victorians. Not as funny as the TV programme, but probably worth the price of the tickets just to see the charge of the light brigade performed with pantomime horses. I laughed so much I ached all over - definitely what I needed to restore my humour after last week!