Discovering England’s mysterious chalk figures

Wayne Rooney is not getting enough respect at this World Cup

The England and Man Utd legend has been a revelation as a pundit for the BBC

Meghan Markle's surprising Irish heritage uncovered ahead of royal family reunion

Meghan Markle's little-known ancestry reveals an unexpected connection to both Ireland, and possibly the royal household itself, ahead of her visit to the UK

News24 | Taylor Swift’s wedding trash sells for R400 each as fans snap up NYC artist’s ‘sculptures’

A New York artist collected garbage from streets around Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding at Madison Square Garden and sold it as “sculptures” in plastic cubes.

Controversial new Bethany story ‘solved’ by Coronation Street fans

It would be huge.

Karya Shakespeare ada persamaan dengan cerita klasik Melayu, dibawa dalam Mak Yong

KUALA LUMPUR: Pelakon dan pensyarah, Dr. Norzizi Zulkifli, berpendapat karya agung William Shakespeare mempunyai persamaan dengan cerita klasik masyarakat Melayu, sekali gus membuka ruang untuk dipersembahkan menerusi seni teater tradisional Mak Yong. Menurut Norzizi , karya The Comedy of Errors yang diterbitkan sekitar tahun 1500-an mempunyai konflik yang hampir sama dengan cerita rakyat Melayu, Anak ... Read more The post Karya Shakespeare ada persamaan dengan cerita klasik Melayu, dibawa dalam Mak Yong appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Revealed: The 'secret' plasterer dad who walked out on Callum Turner as a toddler - and had a second family in Australia, leaving the new Mr Dua Lipa to be raised by his single mum on a tough London council estate

Revealed: The 'secret' plasterer dad who walked out on Callum Turner as a toddler - and had a second family in Australia, leaving the new Mr Dua Lipa to be raised by his single mum on a tough London council estate

Ink, heritage and the art of storytelling

Ink, heritage and the art of storytelling

Bayeux Tapestry returns to UK in historic loan from France

After almost 1,000 years, the Bayeux Tapestry is back on English soil. In scenes like a heist movie in reverse, the priceless medieval artwork was spirited into the British Museum...

The Bayeux Tapestry is back on English soil after almost 1,000 years

After almost 1,000 years, the Bayeux Tapestry is back on English soil. In scenes like a heist movie in reverse, the priceless medieval artwork was spirited into the British Museum on Friday in the dead of night, after a high-tech, tight-security operation where any slip-up could have spelled disaster. #shorts #bayeuxtapestry #uk #france #britishmuseum #art #london

Prince Harry lets slip son Prince Archie's skill in rare comment: 'He's a master'

DESC The Duke of Sussex revealed his son Prince Archie's skill while speaking to a 12-year-old during a visit to Birmingham Children's Hospital on Thursday

What 3,000-Year-Old Egyptian Honey Teaches Us About Food That Never Spoils

_Lessons From Ancient Honey Image by CanvaArchaeologists have recovered pots of honey from ancient Egyptian tombs that date back more than 3,000 years...

Britain’s Only Known Anglo‑Saxon Die Stamp Sheds New Light On Sutton Hoo-Type Helmets

Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - A rare Anglo-Saxon die stamp found near Lynsted, Kent, may alter our understanding of the origins of some of Britain’s most significant archaeological treasures. The small copper-alloy object, discovered by metal detectorist Stephen Newbury, dates to the late sixth or early seventh century. Experts believe it was used to produce []

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Wimbledon 2026 LIVE: Djokovic victorious on Centre Court after Sinner wins thrilling five-set opener

Sir David Beckham and Tess Daly were among the famous faces in the Royal Box on Monday

Archaeologists uncover stone circle dating back 4,000-plus years near Giant's Ring in south Belfast

Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient stone circle close to the Giant’s Ring in south Belfast.

Watch: Artist sells out of trash collected from Taylor Swift's wedding

Watch: Artist sells out of trash collected from Taylor Swift's wedding

Historic Bayeux Tapestry Returns to U.K. for First Time in Nearly 1,000 Years

People look at the “Bayeux tapestry” or “Queen Mathilde tapestry” which relate England’s conquest by William the Conqueror in 1066, in Bayeux, western France, on September 13, 2019. —LOIC VENANCE––AFP/Getty Images For the first time in more than 900 years, the Bayeux Tapestry has returned to British soil. Transported from a secret location in France []

Artist Sells Trash Collected Outside Taylor Swift's Wedding Venue as Collectibles

Artist Sells Trash Collected Outside Taylor Swift's Wedding Venue as Collectibles

Archaeologists in Israel uncover 1,700-year-old Roman-era statues buried face down

Two marble statues dating back 1,700 years were discovered near Binyamina, Israel, in a Roman-Byzantine winepress during a railway construction dig.

WATCH: Badenoch Mocks ‘Traitors’ in Starmer’s Cabinet

Not going light on Starmer just because he’s thrown in the towel

Traveller’s Tales from the Middle Kingdom

Traveller’s Tales from the Middle Kingdom

Was Dad Being a Creep? And Other Childhood Memories to Decipher

An interview with the PEN15 actor and writer.

Critical Role Age of Umbra characters explained: Classes, species, and players

Discover the mysteries behind the characters of Critical Role's gothic miniseries Age of Umbra: Sallowlands.

Archaeologists Discover Evidence That a Wooden Prototype for Stonehenge May Have Aligned With the Solstice 500 Years Before the Stone Circle

The remains of a wooden monument in southern England, three miles away from Stonehenge, may demonstrate Neolithic people's interest in the heavens

A 4,000-year-old clay tablet captures a kid whining that his mom’s homemade clothes aren’t cool enough

He guilt-tripped his mother in cuneiform, and it still reads like a group chat. The post A 4,000-year-old clay tablet captures a kid whining that his mom’s homemade clothes aren’t cool enough appeared first on Upworthy.

Rebellion give Dave Gibbons the Apex Edition treatment in November

The 2000 AD Art of Dave Gibbons: Apex Edition will showcase full reproductions of the artist’s pages stretching back to the early years of his career – and the very beginnings of the British weekly anthology

Cave of the Patriarchs linked to Spanish royalty

Signs of chiseling were documented in the Cave of the Patriarchs, but one unusual mark led to research connecting Hebron, the royal house of León, and remains attributed to Abraham the Patriarch.

‘You’ve no idea what’s beneath your feet’: 4,000-year-old arrowhead among items unearthed in south Belfast archaeology dig

Archaeologists have uncovered an unknown stone circle at popular walking route Giants Ring

What are the hidden Buddhist symbols in Chinese Da A Fu figurines

With their rounded faces, rosy cheeks, and joyful demeanour, Da A Fu dolls are beloved emblems of good fortune in China and have become celebrated icons of the nation’s cultural heritage. Traditionally crafted from clay, these figures represent the most famous example of Huishan claywork, an esteemed Chinese art form that traces its origins back to the Ming dynasty (1368–1644). These delightful artefacts were among the first to be included in China’s National List of Intangible Cultural...

For the first time in over 900 years, Brits can behold the field in which their farks are grown and see that it is barren [Spiffy]

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Slow-motion footage of bumblebees shows how they react when they 'like' or 'dislike' things – video

Scientists have captured miniature facial expressions on slow-motion video of when bumblebees are presented with droplets of different solutions: water with sugar, salt, plain water and quinine. When the bees taste something good, they reach out their glossa – or tongue – for a moment, almost as if they are licking their lips. And when they don’t like something, they shake their heads and wipe their mouths. The results have been published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Continue reading...

‘Somethings never change’: UK citizen for 20 years, Indian-origin author decides to wear sari at Royal Ascot

Meet Indian-origin author Kamini Banga, who is based in the UK, has shared how choosing a traditional attire over a Western outfit for Royal Ascot became a meaningful expression of her identity. In a post titled Wearing My Heart on My Sari at Royal Ascot, Banga recounted her experience of preparing for one of Britain’s []

The night New York discovered Frida Kahlo

How a small Manhattan exhibition in 1938 helped launch one of the most celebrated artists of the modern age

Bayeux Tapestry arrives in London ahead of sell-out show

The Bayeux Tapestry has arrived in Britain for the first time in nearly 1,000 years ahead of a sell-out exhibition at the British Museum this year, traveling under police escort during a meticulously choreographed journey from France. #BayeuxTapestry #london #france #history #britishmuseum

NYT Spelling Bee Answers Today: July 7, 2026 Word List, Pangram & Hints

The NYT Spelling Bee for July 6, 2026 holds one pangram: AVALANCHE, built from center letter C and outer ring A, V, L, N, H, E. All 37 accepted words, plus hints on reaching Queen Bee, are listed here.