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Five controversial historical royal portraits – from drunken kings to sexy mermaids
The Conversation· 5 days agoIn May, Jonathan Yeo’s official portrait of King Charles sparked online discussion with its arresting red background. In fact, British monarchs have grappled with issues & ...
BOOKS: Author examines the Tudor era in new book
The Times of Northwest Indiana· 3 days agoWhen it comes to murder, mayhem, betrayal and scandalous behavior, it’s hard to beat the 16th century when the Tudors ruled England.
Science explains why bearded ladies are so common – but history has treated them cruelly
The Telegraph via Yahoo News· 2 days ago‘You should be women,” says a terrified Banquo when he and Macbeth meet the witches conjuring spells...
Royal Mail, Delivering Letters for 500 Years, to Be Sold to Czech Billionaire
The Wall Street Journal· 7 days agoThe owner of the U.K.’s Royal Mail—with roots dating back more than five centuries—has agreed to be...
Corrections & Amplifications
The Wall Street Journal· 5 days agoCORRECTIONS The International Criminal Court’s prosecutor is seeking arrest warrants for leaders of Israel and Hamas. The headline in some May 21...
What to watch in June 2024 — ‘The Boys,’ ‘House of the Dragon,’ ‘The Bear’ and more
Tom's Guide· 6 days agoSummer streaming is sizzling with hot new shows and movies to watch in June 2024 on Netflix, Max,...
Best Elgar Works: 10 Essential Pieces By The Great Composer
uDiscover Music· 3 days agoSir Edward Elgar was one of the greatest British composers and one of the leading European composers...
Czech Billionaire To Own Britain's 500-year Old Postal Service Royal Mail - Update
RTT News· 6 days agoInternational Distributions Services plc, the owner of Britain's 500-year old postal service and courier company Royal Mail, has agreed to a takeover offer by EP Corporate ...