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A British guy shares the 7 things that surprised him most on his road trip across the US
British tourist Chris Tollerfield drove across the 48 contiguous US states. Which side you drive on…
Chris Tollerfield
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A long-lost letter from Alexander Hamilton about the war with the British has been returned and is now on display in Boston
After a lengthy legal battle, a long-lost letter written by Alexander Hamilton has been returned an…
Alfred Hackensberger
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King Charles III is the oldest person to become king in British history at age 73
The last time that the United Kingdom saw a change in leadership was 70 years ago when the Queen to…
Jake Epstein
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Prince William expressed his 'sorrow' over the history of slavery while in Jamaica and said it 'forever stains our history'
Prince William nodded to Prince Charles' speech on the "appalling atrocity of slavery" in Barbados …
Armani Syed
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Queen Elizabeth II makes history by becoming the world's second-longest reigning monarch
Queen Elizabeth has been on the throne for 70 years and 127 days. If she is still monarch in May 20…
Mikhaila Friel
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British divers retrieved an 80-pound brass bell from the only American destroyer sunk in World War I more than 100 years after the ship was torpedoed
The USS Jacob Jones sunk off the coast of Britain in December 1917 after being torpedoed by a Germa…
Erin Snodgrass
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Photos of the Queen's funeral show how the world bid farewell to the longest-serving monarch in British history
The Queen's funeral was on September 19, 2022.WPA Pool / Pool / LOUISA GOULIAMAKI / Contributor / G…
Samantha Grindell
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The most influential 'nepo babies' throughout history, from the Borgias to the the British prime minister that likely inspired the phrase 'Bob's your uncle'
Dictionary definition of nepotism.iStock / Getty Images
Lauren Frias
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A dreamy tropical paradise - your ultimate Mauritius travel guide!
Mauritius, a tropical island haven Located in the Indian Ocean, beckons travelers with its turquois…
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A comprehensive guide to Malaysia
Malaysia, located in Southeast Asia, is a diverse and culturally rich country known for its stunnin…
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Commonwealth history, evolution from the British Empire, and why countries still fight for independence from royal rule
The Commonwealth, an association of former British colonies, has faced criticism for its imperialis…
Yoonji Han
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Vladimir Putin is planning the best way to attack the UK by sending spy ships to map infrastructure on the British coast, British MP says
Bob Seely, who holds a PhD in Russian military strategy, said Putin is probing for ways to cripple …
Matthew Loh
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58 years, 2 navies, one war: A short history of one of the world's longest-serving aircraft carriers
For 58 years, HMS Hermes and later INS Viraat sailed all over the world in the service of two navies
Stavros Atlamazoglou
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Pret a Manger: It’s French, it’s fresh and is now in India
British food chain Pret A Manger has opened its first Indian store in Mumbai in partnership with Re…
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How the Amen break became the most sampled drum break in music history
From NWA's "Straight Outta Compton" to Amy Winehouse's "You Know I'm No Good," the Amen break has a…
Yoonji Han
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The British navy is teaming up with the US to build a new 'Dreadnought' for a totally different battle at sea
In addition to being the largest British subs ever, the Dreadnought class will be one of the most e…
Benjamin Brimelow
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Check out the 1,000-year-old manor house steeped in British history on sale for $13.4M. The enchanting property has a moat and graffiti left by a king.
A historic moated manor house in Surrey, England, is billed as "the UK's oldest continuously inhabi…
Joshua Zitser
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The history of the San José galleon, the 300-year-old sunken ship behind a $10 billion legal battle, known as the 'Holy Grail of Shipwrecks'
The San José galleon is a sunken Spanish warship at the center of a $10 billion legal battle over w…
Grace Eliza Goodwin
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HBO's 'The Idol' sees viewership dip as it delivers 'the worst sex scene in history'
Episode two of HBO's "The Idol" brought in 800,000 viewers, Variety reported, down 12% from the pre…
Nathan McAlone
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And the lowest Rotten Tomatoes rating in TV history goes to… Netflix's 'Queen Cleopatra'
"It is patchy sub-Game of Thrones cosplay interwoven with academics you've never heard of," wrote C…