How did Southampton's Winkle Street get its strange name?

But the secret behind the name of one of Southampton͛s most picturesque historic streets has absolutely nothing to do with seafood. The real story behind the name Winkle Street is a tale of linguistic ...
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The Anglo-Japanese Military-Political Alliance against Russia (1902–1921) and the Consequences of its Termination for World Politics

Japan's imperial ambitions in Pacific Asia from the 1880s to 1945 were shaped by a web of strategic alliances, racial politics, and great-power rivalries ...

Children wearing bronze 'warrior' belts discovered in 2,500-year-old cemetery in Italy

Archaeologists in southern Italy have uncovered the graves of two children who were buried wearing large bronze belts nearly 2,500 years ago. The metallic accessories are unusual because they are ...

'I Just Get S*** on for Things' — Ed Sheeran Addresses His Unpopular Game of Thrones Cameo, Says That Ultimately He 'Enjoyed Doing It'

Singer songwriter Ed Sheeran has discussed the backlash to his brief appearance in Game of Thrones, and argued that, actually, various other musicians had cameoed first. Sheeran popped up in Game of ...
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Lenten Meditations: Friday 13 March

Lenten Discipline: On this Friday of Lent, abstain from one luxury item (e.g., coffee, dessert, streaming, social media) and replace it with one act of service and then record in your journal how the ...