A series of French fashion engravings reveal how Samuel Pepys remained fascinated by the power of fashion throughout his long life, according to a researcher. Best known for his diaries, the tailor's son was also a bibliophile who bequeathed his large library to the University of Cambridge's Magdalene College. It...

Engravings reveal Pepys' lifelong love of fashion

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A Brazilian conceptual artist swapped a historic British coin for a fake in the British Museum to highlight the large number of foreign objects it holds. Ile Sartuzi said the idea came to him when he saw a museum volunteer handing visitors coins to handle. He asked for an English...

Artist switches out coin for a fake in the British Museum

Annual accounts for the Royal Household show a string of measures to become more environmentally sustainable.

King's Bentleys to go more green in 2025

Michael Jackson may be best known for his legendary singing career, but he was also quite the sketch artist ... and his signed drawings are about to be available for purchase.

Michael Jackson's Purported Signed Sketches to Be Auctioned Off, Estate Skeptial

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Eight people have been jailed for their role in a county lines plot which involved children delivering Class A drugs. The group was sentenced after being convicted of conspiring to supply heroin and crack cocaine in Barrow and Manchester, between September 2022 and January 2023. Preston Crown Court heard Jordan...

Eight jailed for county lines drugs plot

A former wrestler has swapped headlocks and takedowns for weddings and baptisms after being ordained at Canterbury Cathedral. The Rev Steven Horne, 43, from Ashford, is among a new cohort of deacons and priests ordained by the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Bishop of Dover last month. He told BBC...

Former wrestler swaps headlocks for priesthood

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Painting bought at flea market for $43 actually worth over $12,000

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Archaeologists conducting excavations at the site of a church have unearthed a marble shrine containing a relic that they believe may be tied to Moses receiving the Ten Commandments.

The shrine contained a 1,500-year-old ivory box adorned with Christian motifs, according to an Innsbruck University press release.

The item was discovered by archaeologists from Innsbruck University in southern Austria under an altar inside a chapel at the summit of Burgbichl, a small hill, in the municipality of Irschen.  

Since 2016, archaeologists from the University of Innsbruck have been carrying out excavations in Irschen, which is a part of the Carinthian Drava Valley.

‘City of the Dead’ archeologists have...

Archaeologists discover ancient relic believed to be tied to Moses and the Ten Commandments

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A rare uncorrected proof of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone that was bought for just $1.27 is expected to fetch a mint when it is auctioned in Dallas, Texas, on July 25. The opening bid for the book is already at $12,500. Just 200 such proofs were printed with an error on the main title page listing author JK Rowling's name as "J. A Rowling." The rare book up for grabs was purchased by a school in the English village of Minister Lovell. It was forgotten until a local businessman found it, intending to donate it to a museum.

Pricey mistake: Misprinted 'Harry Potter' book hitting the auction block

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Detectives have released an image of a "vehicle of interest" as part of their investigation.

Second murder suspect held over shooting

A dealer who lived a "luxurious lifestyle" and hired high value vehicles to use in a drug supply operation has been jailed. Dylan Martin, 31, was running the "Doctor" line which supplied heroin and cocaine in Braintree and the surrounding area. Essex Police said he was arrested in the town...

Drug dealer who lived 'luxurious' life jailed

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A pocket watch that belonged to Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt was returned to his New York home this week after it was stolen decades ago and later showed up at an auction, according to the FBI and the National Park Service.

A Florida auctioneer was about to sell an 1800s pocket watch. He learned it was a stolen piece of US presidential history

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The ancient city of Swenett, now Aswan, thrived between 6 B.C. and 9 A.D.

Archaeologists Discover ‘City of the Dead’ With 1,000s of Mummies

Maybe it's just where I live, but you'd almost think that barn finds wouldn't still be happening as often as they do. I mean, hasn't someone already searched most of the barns? And haven't a lot of them been knocked down in favor of new construction and suburban sprawl, depressing though that might be.

This Rare British Motorcycle Could Fetch A Quarter Of A Million Dollars

A former sub-postmistress, awarded compensation years after being falsely accused of stealing from the Post Office, has said she thought the case "would never end." Gail Ward, who ran a branch in Wells, Somerset, was convicted in 2007 of false accounting because of the Post Office's faulty Horizon IT system.

'I just sat down crying and said, it's finished'

LONDON.- Six Tudor queens – Katherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, Katherine Howard and Katherine Parr - travelled across London today, convening at the National Portrait Gallery to visit the summer blockbuster exhibition, Six Lives: The Stories of Henry VIII’s Queens. Members of the...

The six wives of Henry VIII reunite with their iconic portraits at the National Portrait Gallery

Early 20th-century portraits by Edward S. Curtis played a crucial role in preserving the heritage of Native Americans during a period of rapid American expansion and government intervention. Curtis, motivated by a belief that Native American cultures were disappearing, dedicated over 30 years to documenting their customs and traditions. Through the financial backing of patrons like J.P. Morgan, Curtis embarked on an ambitious project to produce a series of 20 volumes containing 1,500 photographs. His journey took him across the American West and into various Indian territories, where he photographed prominent Native Americans such as Geronimo, Red Cloud, and Chief Joseph. Beyond photography, Curtis aimed to provide a comprehensive view of Native American culture by recording their languages and music, ultimately producing 10,000 wax cylinder recordings. Despite facing financial difficulties and the impact of World War I, which diminished public interest in his work, Curtis’s efforts resulted in a vast archive that remains a valuable cultural resource.

Early 20th-Century Portraits Preserve the Heritage of Native Americans

Two men have been arrested after a person was raped in a cemetery in the early hours of Sunday. North Yorkshire Police said the incident happened at about 01:50 BST in Dean Road Cemetery in Scarborough. Officers said two men, 18 and 21, were arrested shortly after the incident on...

Two held after 'terrifying' rape in cemetery

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Marine artist's collection to fetch £8k at auction

Some of the works by Jack Rigg, who died aged 96 last year, have never been publicly...

Marine artist's collection to fetch £8k at auction

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