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The Bayeux Tapestry, a 70-meter- (229-foot)- long medieval artwork that depicts the Norman conquest of England, will be ...
Just like Christmas dinners, monetary policy meetings at central banks are often pictured as gatherings full of suspense, conflict and heated debates. Indeed, the decision on whether to raise ...
Breaking down the history of the New England Patriots' run using the mantra 'us against the world,' a tradition that may have begun with the arrival of head coach Bill Belichick.
Let the serious historians study the ramifications of Gettysburg or the building of the transcontinental railroad. We'll drink up the history of eggnog. Seriously, it's more interesting and ...
A Brief History of Clam Chowder Red, white, or clear, the history of chowder is as rich as its flavor.
The tangled history of Scottish independence features such figures as William Wallace, Bonnie Prince Charlie, and Mary, Queen of Scots. Photo illustration by Meilan Solly / Photos via public ...
As England prepare to take on Scotland in qualifying for the 2018 World Cup, we look back at the dim and distant history of the oldest international fixture in the world ... There is something ...
A Not-So-Brief History of British Coronations Ahead of Charles III’s ceremony, here’s what you need to know about the origins and evolution of the centuries-old tradition ...
Medieval England wins the gross-out award for its invention of the castle garderobe — a protruding room with a tiny opening out of which royalty would do their business. The garderobe was ...
How did the sporting rivalry between England and Australia begin? BBC Bitesize takes a look at the story behind the Women’s Ashes.
Women’s World Cup: A brief history of English football’s half-century of heartbreak and near-misses Lionesses’ Euro 2022 triumph broke long record of disappointment and underachievement by ...