This article documents the sudden creation of a significant entrepôt for French wine, particularly Bordeaux claret, in Boulogne-Sur-Mer starting in 1720. Scottish Jacobites who practiced a rebellious version of "fair trade" dominated this commerce, and their network had direct links to...

Creative and cultural industries are growing in almost every nation around the world and over the last two decades have contributed to global, national, and local economies significantly. More recently, policy makers and those who start these creative businesses have demonstrated a greater...

The advent of the digital age has transformed the virtual learning environment. Virtual learning environments are fast becoming one of the quintessential elements of modern teaching methodologies. More specifically, the ability to interact and cooperate through digital media opens up new...