Behind The Name is a site that lists the meanings and origins of names from a wide range of cultures and time periods.
General Stories
Simple DIY Lightbox
One way to improve your photography of your figures is to use a lightbox. I made mine from foamcore and butcher’s paper. Here’s another great method for a diy lightbox: link
BBC On Wargaming and Games Workshop
The BBC website has an article on Warhammer 40K. Gary Chalk, (one of my favorites) former Warhammer artist and game designer, doesn’t have good things to say.
World’s Largest Toy Soldier Collection
Smithsonian Magazine has an article on the world’s largest toy soldier collection. There are apparently more than a million figures in all.