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Society
Would Banksy Finally Be Unmasked?
Renowned and hidden street artist Banksy, known for painting walls anonymously, has finally recently been identified and unmasked after years of remaining unknown to the public.
This well-known British artist successfully concealed his true identity, much like an undercover graffiti...
Europe
Mystery of Oxford Sky Ignition Solved
The mystery of the Oxford sky ignition, in UK, has been solved, and police have revealed the cause of the spectacular explosion. Residents have witnessed a stunning event. The night sky suddenly lit up and smoke filled the atmosphere...
Europe
With 2,000 Thefts, the British Museum Faces a Historic Crisis
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Since mid-August, the British Museum has been mired in a controversy over the theft of about 2,000 objects from its collections. The theft is suspected to be an inside job that took place over a period of twenty years....
Europe
The Conspiracy Theories Sparked by Princess Diana’s Death
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The shock of Princess Diana’s death twenty-six years ago sparked countless conspiracy theories. Decades later, many have not given up the idea that Diana may have been the victim of a plot.
By Sarah Bennett
Diana, Princess of Wales, died twenty-five...
Ancient Greece
When John Oliver Demanded the Return of the Parthenon Marbles
In October 2022 John Oliver made an eloquent case for the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece and blasted the British Museum over its refusal.
In his show Last Week Tonight with John Oliver aired by HBO he offered...
Archaeology
2,000 Artifacts Disappeared From the British Museum
The number of artifacts that have disappeared from the British Museum is estimated at 2,000, Chairman of Trustees George Osborne said, admitting the collection did not have a complete catalog.
The U.K.'s former chancellor described the missing pieces as "small...
Archaeology
British Museum Artifacts Sold on eBay for $50
Stolen items from the British Museum's collection have been put up on eBay, one of the world's largest online marketplaces. Artifacts, including those from the time of Ancient Rome, were sold for $50, although their real price reaches $65,000.
Among...
Celebrities
Two-time Oscar-winning Actress Glenda Jackson Dies
Oscar-winning actress and former MP Glenda Jackson has died at the age of 87, her agent has said.
Jackson became an international star in the 1970s, winning Oscars for Women In Love and A Touch of Class, and receiving two...
Ancient Greece
The Fascinating 3,000-Year-Old Story of Greece’s Presence in Britain
The story of Greek presence on the island of Great Britain, the country we know of today as the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, is a tale of trading, entrepreneurship, religion, royalty, and war.
It is a...
History
FBI Reveals Assassination Plot Against Queen Elizabeth During 1983 US Visit
Queen Elizabeth II faced a potential assassination plot during a 1983 visit to the US, newly released FBI documents show.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has released a cache of files relating to the late Queen's travels to the US,...