Britain is struggling to accept the end of Atlanticism
The ‘special relationship’ has underpinned the UK’s security since the Suez Canal debacle — but the world has changed ...
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Kuwait’s flag, emblem and anthem: A legacy of identity and resilience
For centuries, Kuwait’s flag, emblem and national anthem have been more than just national symbols — they have navigated the tides of history, adapting to shifting alliances, economic realities and ...
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What Makes British Art ‘British’?
In ‘The Invention of British Art’, Bendor Grosvenor explores how the ‘commissioning classes’ have long influenced the making ...
Was Saint Patrick a real person? Here's what we know about the holiday icon
Saint Patrick's Day is coming soon, named after a real Saint Patrick. Was he actually Irish? Why is he famous? Why is St.
From the Titanic to modern mega-liners: the biggest passenger ships, ranked
From the Titanic to today’s record-breaking mega-liners, this ranking explores the largest passenger ships in history, from ...
Exploration Mysteries: Thule
Thule is less known than other places in classical mythology like Atlantis. But Thule actually existed. The prickly question is, where was it?
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The most captivating and inspirational artworks of all time
From Tracey Emin’s bed and Banksy’s Armoured Dove to Picasso's Guernica and Frida Kahlo's Self Portrait, our favourite works ...
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End of the road for Kolkata's beloved yellow taxis
Kolkata locals cherish their city's past, which is why many in the one-time Indian capital are mourning a vanishing emblem of its faded grandeur: a hulking and noisy fleet of stately yellow taxis.
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Archaeologists unearth remains of Roman basilica on site of new London skyscraper
Archaeologists exploring the site of a planned 32-story office tower announced that they have unearthed the remains of a ...