The discovery of two swords at a dig in Gloucestershire has opened speculation that a Roman villa may have existed in the region during the second or third century AD. Experts note that the swords may have been deliberately hidden, yet not deeply enough to escape detection by a novice metal detectorist, Glenn Manning.
'For a four-letter word, it is complicated,' says Anne Curzan, professor of English linguistics and education at the University of Michigan. 'Because it has carried multiple meanings in English, nice can be ambiguous depending on the context. And that's been true historically, and it's true today.'
This article explores the intriguing conclusion that while some dog owners may view their pets as children, it's a minority. Most choose dogs for companionship, not as a substitute for kids.
The Fat Badger, once invite-only, has relaxed its policy, now welcoming anyone to enjoy its first-floor bar and menu by a former River Cafe chef.
In the current sociopolitical climate, a bill like the Interstate Obscenity Definition Act could represent a dangerous shift in how society views sexual expression and media.
A movie script from the 1985 film "The Goonies," a 1941 newspaper clipping of the attack on Pearl Harbor, and a letter from Eleanor Roosevelt illustrate the historical items found.
