Toast, Trees and a Wassailing Queen: An Ancient English Ritual Is Back
The centuries-old tradition of wassailing is making a comeback in rural England, with rituals and revelry meant to chase away evil spirits and the winter blues.
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Major Roman discovery in the City of London sparks plans for a new museum
London could soon have a new museum of Roman history after the remains of its first “City Hall” were uncovered near ...
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Martyrs? Bacchanalia? Chaucer? Delving into the murky origins of Valentine’s Day
Lovers have always batted their eyes on Valentine’s Day as cherubs circled overhead. Or have they? Historians aren’t sure where the holiday comes from, but many myths claim to to explain its origin.
Putin's grim-faced 'beast from the east' boxer henchman: 7ft tall Russian heavyweight champ once beaten by David Haye is now Kremlin MP who ranted about 'sinking Bri…
Valuev's journey from heavyweight champion to Russian MP has been marked by unwavering loyalty to the Kremlin and a readiness ...
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The Best Books We Read This Week
Our editors and critics choose the most captivating, notable, brilliant, surprising, absorbing, weird, thought-provoking, and ...
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Best things to do this week in Los Angeles and Southern California: February 10 - 13
Find some early Valentine’s Day surprises, check out the Pan African Film Festival, see a tribute to California’s women ...
Resurgent two-Test wonder threatens Labuschagne’s Ashes mission
Once Australia’s golden boy, Marnus Labuschagne has endured a lean two years. Now, five men are coming for his spot – and one ...
On This Day, Feb. 10: Treaty of Paris formally ends French and Indian War
On Feb. 10, 1763, the Treaty of Paris ended the Seven Years' War between Britain and Spain and also the French and Indian War ...
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Steve Smith rewrites record books during spin-tackling masterclass at Galle against Sri Lanka
Star Australian batter Steve Smith re-wrote record books with another brilliant century against Sri Lanka during the second ...
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SL vs AUS, Galle Test: Steve Smith rewrites record books during spin-tackling masterclass, surpasses Ponting
Star Australian batter Steve Smith re-wrote record books with another brilliant century against Sri Lanka during the second ...
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On This Day In 1985: Azharuddin Became First Batter To Score Centuries In His First Three Tests
On This Day In 1985: One of the finest skippers ever to lead India, Mohammad Azharuddin played 99 Tests and 334 ODIs. Azharuddin made his Test debut against England in December 1984 and he could not ...