Ontario gets a new school for adults like no other
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Vic Keegan’s Lost London 237: A century of waiting for the statue of William III in St. James’s Square
What took so long…? St James’s Square, just north of Pall Mall, was built by…
Manchester’s Whitworth will host the first major exhibition about the Caribbean textile designer who transformed British design
McNish was the first Caribbean designer to achieve international recognition and one of the UK’s…
A visit to the old Brinkburn Priory in Northumberland – a history and photo gallery
Founded in the 12th century, Northumberland’s Brinkburn Priory was built in a secluded and peaceful…
Emu hero honored with mural in Malmesbury
A mural of the emu who helped foil a suspected drunk driver’s getaway in Malmesbury…
Visit David Jimenez’s mansion apartment in France
“From the start, I was swept away by this romantic apartment in the countryside,” recalls…
Lost London 234 by Vic Keegan: Michael Drayton, Shakespeare’s lost rival
He was as prolific as the Bard and had much in common with him, but…
India Renewable Energy Market Size, Share, Growth, Competition
(MENAFN-EIN Presswire) SHERIDAN, WY, USA, Aug. 1, 2022 / EINPresswire.com / — According to IMARC…
Bookstore on Istanbul island aims to ‘bring people closer to their history’
Delving into the history of Turkey and the individuals whose books he buys, antiquarian Nazim…
Time stands still in the antique Heybeliada bookstore amidst dusty shelves
Nazim Hikmet Erkan’s antique bookstore on Heybeliada, an island home to 5,000 people, delves into…
The story of Dutton Hall which Oliver Cromwell had repaired during the Civil War
This week we take a look at an old Cheshire family, the Duttons. If you…
Life in Haworth in the time of the Brontes
The appalling sanitation at Haworth, and its impact on living conditions, illness and death, was…
Looking back: life in Haworth during the Bronte era
In the mid-1800s, living conditions in Haworth were grim. Cesspits were sometimes under houses and…
Oxford’s saddest ruin – between river and railway
Osney’s view in the book was originally commissioned and paid for by John Aubrey, whose…
The cafe’s mosaic wall has stood the test of time
A DUMFRIES man took a step back when he visited a cafe from his childhood…
Why Antique Collectors Love Perry, Missouri | KCUR 89.3
Despite its population of only about 600, the town of Perry in northeastern Missouri is…
The Stephen Joseph Theater in Scarborough announces a program of guest productions for fall and winter
A busy schedule of visiting productions has been announced for Fall and Winter 2022 at…
The Vintage Lamps That Brought Over $1,000 to American Pickers
The episode in question reunited with Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz visit to a 19th…
The Ashmolean Museum: the world’s first university museum and Britain’s oldest public museum turns 339
The Ashmolean – a museum visited by many and correctly pronounced by few. After 339…
An impeccably restored Elizabethan mansion where 15th century charm meets timeless style
Not far from Taunton, surrounded by rugged countryside, stands Langford Manor: an exceptional historic house…
Manx shearwater puffins thrive on Cruagh Island, but dogs don’t fare well there
Here is a mini-archipelago that has been attracting monks and poets and many others for…
The Burrowing Duke of Cavendish Square | Features
By Todd Longstaffe Gowan 2022-06-06T06:00:00 Iceberg houses are not new. Todd Longstaffe-Gowan…
Banned 1631 ‘Adultery Bible’ discovered in New Zealand
In these days of fast-paced email and text typing, typos can seem so commonplace that…
Apocalypse then – a luminous photo album
These uncertain spring days seem apocalyptic, with war closely following the plague and other riders…
Platinum wedding for Jim and Nancy Cruickshank
Register to our GlasgowWorld Today newsletterJim and Nancy Cruickshank toast their platinum nuptials.One of a…
Disposable masks could be used to improve concrete
PULLMAN, WA — With single-use masks ubiquitous during the pandemic now presenting an environmental problem,…
Study identifies gaps in flow monitoring
BUFFALO, NY— A new study identifies gaps in data on rivers around the world, highlighting…
The use of NDTs in archaeological analysis
The field of archeology has faced a tricky dilemma since its inception in the 1800s:…
The grounds of Balmaclellan House will be open to the public as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme
The gardens of Balmaclellan House will be open to the public this weekend for Scotland’s…
Martha Stewart sells $250 tickets for a ‘tag sale’ at her Tony Westchester farm
Lifestyle guru Martha Stewart says she’s cleaning up – selling ‘this and that’ in a…
Benitachell Mitjafava Fest to celebrate locally grown beans with music, food and crafts
Benitachell Mitjafava Fest to celebrate locally grown beans with music, food and crafts. Image: Benitachell…
Find bright spots in the Dark Country
I know quite a few people who take a few volumes of Pevsner’s Buildings of…
A vegan donut shop put Martha Stewart’s face on it and Instagram loves it
Martha Stewart screamed a slew of Oklahoma small businesses in her instagram post – including…
Martha Stewart’s new tree makes a colorful garden statement
Businesswoman Martha Stewart is no stranger to garden trends. However, this time the trend came…
Margaret Curtis obituary | Archeology
When Julian Cope, the musician and antiques dealer, met Margaret Curtis on the Isle of…
Oversized luggage! Martha Stewart flies private with 8 trees after Oklahoma visit
Martha StewartMartha Stewart/Instagram Martha Stewart shows off his oversized luggage.On Wednesday, Stewart, 80, posted a…
Remembering Distinguished Jamaicans – Clinton Black | Arts & Hobbies
Clinton Vane De Brosse Black, 1918-1993, government archivist, historian and author was born and raised…
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Kelmscott Manor reopens for 2022: the home of William Morris
Published: 3:00 p.m. March 28, 2022 Update: 01:44 PM March 29, 2022 William Morris’ idyllic…
Was Robin Hood from Derbyshire?
Lyrics by Richard Bradley East of Derbyshire is Nottinghamshire; to the north is South Yorkshire.…
This is America’s favorite Hobo Jack thing to collect
As revealed in his interview with the telegraph, Jack Sophir is completely obsessed with collecting…
London’s hidden Roman baths have reopened to visitors
Noble London’s hidden Roman baths have reopened to visitors Tickets for guided tours of…
Kelmscott Manor set to reopen after major refurbishment
Kelmscott Manor is set to reopen after a major refurbishment. William Morris’ country house has…
The dark beginnings of Spinningfields
Over the years, Spinningfields has earned a reputation as one of Manchester’s most dynamic and…
The best single malt Scotch of 2022
International Wine and Spirits Competition 2022 Photo, courtesy International Wine and Spirits Competition The International…
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A SASANIAN CAMEO IN SARDONYX WITH A PORTRAIT BUST OF KING NARSEH
Sasanian cameos are extremely rare, with only about 50 examples known, a great contrast…
The quirky story of the Shudehill Armory
For Ric Facchin, making a living immortalizing Manchester’s most important buildings and storefronts in miniature…
Famous artist Manuel Immanuel’s blue plaque will be unveiled at Grantham
A blue plaque to commemorate a nationally renowned artist will be unveiled in the city…
The fascinating history of Heaton Hall
For Ric Facchin, making a living immortalizing Manchester’s most important buildings and storefronts in miniature…
Wildman Taler in the Brunswick Collection Künker Auction
One of the most famous Germanic coins is known colloquially as the “Wildman Taler”. Several…
Tangle frees scaling for quantum machine learning
LOS ALAMOS, NM — The field of machine learning in quantum computers has been boosted…
Puzzle Solutions 1912 Edition
SQUARE WORDairy, anti, antique, aqua, aria, artsy, aunt, aura, nary, nutria, quaint, pint, quatrain, quai,…
Puzzle Solutions Edition 1912 – Euro Weekly News
SQUARE WORD airy, anti, antique, aqua, aria, artsy, aunt, aura, nary, nutria, quaint, pint, quatrain,…
Man Builds Incredible Miniature Replicas of Iconic Manchester Buildings
For Ric Facchin, making a living immortalizing Manchester’s most important buildings and storefronts in miniature…
A historic pub with spectacular views over the Forth Rail Bridge is to undergo a major refurbishment
An old historic pub that sits under the Forth Railway Bridge is about to undergo…
Science education teacher named Fellow of Linnean Society of London
Photo submitted Professor William McComas stands next to the statue of Charles…
Life of the Goat of Havering-atte-Bower, Elizabeth Balls
Published: 07:37 PM February 20, 2022 Here, historian Andy Grant reflects on the life of…
Big Data Tracking Technologies Can Reveal Wildlife’s Secrets
Movement is ubiquitous in the natural world. All organisms move, actively or passively, regularly or…
Obituaries | Christopher Warman Bradbury, 1944-2022
Artist and former custodian of art and exhibitions at Winchester’s Guildhall Gallery and Westgate Museum…
Petrifying Pits – Where and How to Turn Everything to Stone
Petrifying Wells is a very unique destination where you can see toys turn to stone…
Big honor for nostalgic T&A writer
One of the T&A’s regular nostalgic writers, Dave Welbourne, was elected a Fellow of the…
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time: A Contrast of Transformation
Luke plunges us into the midst of the contrasts of today’s Gospel. After being categorically…
New lightweight material is stronger than steel
CAMBRIDGE, MA – Using a new polymerization process, chemical engineers at MIT have created a…
It may be one of the oldest Buddhist temples ever discovered
An ancient temple dating back to the early centuries of Buddhism has been unearthed in…
Ancient Buddhist temple discovered in Pakistan is one of the oldest ever discovered: ScienceAlert
An ancient temple dating back to the early centuries of Buddhism has been unearthed in…
Death of Winchester museum curator Christopher Wardman Bradbury
A TALENTED ARTIST AND ILLUSTRATOR, Christopher has had two distinct careers. After studying illustration at…
Cù Bòcan launches two new limited whiskey creations
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A new Henry III gold penny – England’s “first gold coin”
Rarely does a single find cause the enthusiasm of English numismatics, and fewer still are…
Beatrice won’t have to take a stand as Charles ignores questions about Andrew’s exile
What was the truth behind the controversial sale of a £15m home? The prince has…
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A furious cannonade and a great explosion | Naval History Magazine
1. Jonathan Trumbull et al., The Trumbull Papers, Collections of the Massachusetts Historical Society, Seventh…
Bleached coral reefs continue to provide nutritious seafood
Researchers studying coral reefs damaged by rising sea temperatures have found an unexpected ‘bright spot’…
Seko Shamte: Shattered Ceilings Elevate Bongo Movie To New Heights
By Ramadhani Ismail Few Tanzanian films make it to the big screen, but Seko Shamte’s…
Lost London 216 by Vic Keegan: The Pantheon on Oxford Street
While stunning to see, the winter season’s response to Ranelagh Gardens never really caught on…
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the pained artist who was proud of his roots
I was at a mountain wedding in Lebanon in the summer of 1974 when I…
Our growing reluctance to understand the past
I was recently reading the work of 17th century antiquarian John Aubrey, who at one…
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The best values of blended Scotch Whiskey
Glass of whiskey with ice getty Single malt Scotch whiskey may be the fastest growing…
Obituary of K. McArthur (1932 – 2021) – Monmouth, OR
K. Scott McArthur November 9, 1932 – August 2, 2021 Monmouth, Oregon – Scott McArthur,…
A choice of Christmas books
World of books Selected by the book publisher The December and January holiday season is…
The Dark Way on BBC | release date, casting for Mark Gatiss horror
Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without a spooky tale by Mark Gatiss. ” I just…
Rising wheat flour prices due to rising import costs
Flour prices in Bangladesh continued to rise, driven by rising wheat prices on the world…
Nilphamari has good potential for tourism
Could boost national economy through appropriate initiatives, locals say Fri 17 Dec 2021 00:00 Last…