Versatile poet's work ranged from nature to civil strife
Longley remained in Belfast as the Troubles worsened, writing a number of collections of poetry while working full time for ...
Who would steal a dead body? Marc Fennell looks for answers on Stuff the British Stole
Charles Byrne, born in 1762, standing at approximately 7 feet, 5 inches tall was hailed as the tallest man in the world. He ...
Sutton Hoo burials may have been British soldiers who fought in Byzantine army
For years, it was believed that royals could have been buried at the famous site - but a leading academic has another theory ...
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How the British Empire's richest took home 50% of India's extracted wealth from 1765 to 1900
The wealth the British extracted from India 'would be enough to carpet the surface area of London in British pound 50 notes ...
Golden Globe-Winning Icon Dame Joan Plowright Dies Surrounded by Family at 95
Dame Joan Plowright, the esteemed British actress whose career spanned over seven decades, passed away peacefully on January ...
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How Much did the British Empire steal from India?
A report has reportedly revealed the amount the British Empire stole from India, which stifled the country’s industrial ...
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Stephen Fry Knighted, Carey Mulligan and Sarah Lancashire Made Commanders of British Empire in U.K. New Year Honors List
Stephen Fry has been knighted in the U.K.’s annual New Year Honors list, while Carey Mulligan and Sarah Lancashire have been named commanders of the British Empire. Each year, the reigning ...