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1 day ago
London music

These Are the Best Spots in London for History Buffs, Foodies, and Everyone in Between, According to a Top Travel Advisor

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15 hours ago
Travel

Sandwiched Between Long Island's Two Forks Is A Summer Paradise With Hamptons Vibes Minus The Crowds - Islands

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London music

These Are the Best Spots in London for History Buffs, Foodies, and Everyone in Between, According to a Top Travel Advisor

fromIslands
15 hours ago
Travel

Sandwiched Between Long Island's Two Forks Is A Summer Paradise With Hamptons Vibes Minus The Crowds - Islands

#archaeology
fromianVisits
6 days ago
London

Unearthed in Whitechapel: Clay pipes, bear grease, and the legacy of London's black communities

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6 days ago
London

Unearthed in Whitechapel: Clay pipes, bear grease, and the legacy of London's black communities

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18 hours ago

The Knickerbocker Is Back in Style

The version at Vulture is based on the recipe in Jerry Thomas' 1862 bar guide, featuring Santa Cruz rum, Curaçao, raspberry syrup, and citrus juices.
Cocktails
#education
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1 week ago
LA real estate

$18.5 Million California Estate With a Deliciously Scandalous Past Hits the Market for the First Time in 60 Years

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1 week ago
LA real estate

$18.5 Million California Estate With a Deliciously Scandalous Past Hits the Market for the First Time in 60 Years

#civil-rights
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
History

Today in History: July 5, Dolly the sheep born in cloning breakthrough

Dolly the sheep, the first mammal cloned from an adult cell, was born on July 5, 1996.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 days ago
History

Today in History: July 17, Disneyland's opening day

July 17 marks significant historical events, including Disneyland's opening in 1955 and various tragedies and milestones in U.S. history.
fromianVisits
22 hours ago

London's Pocket Parks: Queenstown Green, SW8

Queenstown Yellow is a tiny pocket park in London, created from a WWII bomb site and serving as a small green space amid residential housing.
London
#art
fromTasting Table
1 day ago
Coffee

Why Coffee Is Also Known As A 'Cup Of Joe' - Tasting Table

'Cuppa Joe' likely originated in the U.S. Navy in the 1920s as slang for coffee.
#culture
fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago
Germany news

This German City Is Often Overshadowed by Berlin-but It's Just as Cool With Boutique Hotels, Michelin-starred Restaurants, and Bavarian Charm

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1 day ago
Germany news

This German City Is Often Overshadowed by Berlin-but It's Just as Cool With Boutique Hotels, Michelin-starred Restaurants, and Bavarian Charm

fromFast Company
1 day ago

Medieval wellness is back-and it's all over your FYP

After examining hundreds of medieval manuscripts and compiling their findings into a catalog, new research sheds fresh light on early medieval medical practices—many of which wouldn't be out of place on TikTok's For You Page.
Alternative medicine
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Oreo Sales Soared During Great Depression as Americans Chose Comfort Over Cost

When Oreos first launched in 1912, the very first sale went to a grocer in Hoboken, New Jersey named S.C. Thuesen. At that time, nine and one-quarter pounds of Oreos cost the store $1.85, and the tin they came in cost an additional 50 cents.
Food & drink
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 days ago

Were the Wright Brothers First in Flight? Inside a 1925 Dispute

The cover story from a century ago focused on tide pools, introducing readers to these unique marine environments filled with diverse life forms like barnacles and sea worms.
Science
fromTasting Table
3 days ago

This Beloved Texas Ice Cream Brand Has Been A Freezer Staple For Generations - Tasting Table

Blue Bell originated in 1907 in Brenham, Texas, and started as a farmers' cooperative producing butter and sour cream out of leftover dairy from surrounding farms.
Food & drink
#technology
fromCreative Bloq
4 days ago

Innovative new calendar plugin celebrates LGBTQIA+ history - download it today

Today is Gay is a beautifully designed calendar plugin that provides a daily look at LGBTQIA+ culture and includes everything from anniversaries to homophobic tragedies.
LGBT
fromTasting Table
5 days ago

What Was It Like Eating At The First Olive Garden? - Tasting Table

The original look of Olive Garden was a Tuscan-inspired Italian garden, complete with murals of the Italian countryside and features like table umbrellas and hanging plants.
Food & drink
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Smoots: How a fraternity prank turned into a measurement

The resulting unit, the "smoot," remains visible on the bridge today, with its markings repainted annually. Local police even use these markings to pinpoint locations of traffic incidents.
Education
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago

Today in History: July 18, Nadia's perfect 10

On July 18, 1976, at the Summer Olympics, Nadia Comaneci became the first gymnast to receive a perfect score of 10 from Olympic judges.
US news
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Lar Corbett: How Ronan Maher deals with Brian Hayes can tilt balance Tipperary's way

Old Neil Condon, an All-Ireland winner with Tipp in 1945, disputed the official All-Ireland count, which lists Cork at 30 wins and Tipperary at 28.
Chicago White Sox
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fromFast Company
6 days ago
Digital life

Disneyland reshaped the Experience Economy. But 70 years ago, it had a literal meltdown on opening day

fromFast Company
6 days ago
Digital life

Disneyland reshaped the Experience Economy. But 70 years ago, it had a literal meltdown on opening day

fromWorld History Encyclopedia
6 days ago

The Transatlantic Zeppelins: A Golden Age of Air Travel

Transatlantic Zeppelins offered luxury travel in the 1920s and 1930s, ending after the Hindenburg disaster in 1937.
History
fromNature
1 week ago

'Controlled chaos': how to create an environment that fosters genius

In the 1930s, Ulam, Banach, and Steinhaus gathered at the Scottish Cafe in Lviv, discussing and documenting their mathematical ideas on marble tabletops.
History
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

'Boxing is my passion': Why a 46-year-old Pacquiao is fighting again

"I'm coming back because boxing is my passion. It's all I think about, and I really like to make history."
Miscellaneous
#quizzes
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Amazon launched 30 years ago with one product. Now it's an empire that sells everything.

"When you have that many items, you could literally build a store online that offers a wider selection than any physical bookstore could possibly carry."
E-Commerce
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fromTasting Table
1 week ago

Who Really Makes Mason Jars? The Brands - And History - Behind The Name - Tasting Table

The original Mason jar introduced a threaded neck and a two-piece metal lid that made it possible to reliably preserve the harvest at home.
Cooking
#experimental-archaeology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Football Daily | Manchester City and their extraordinary 1bn agreement with Puma

After working together for 30 years, Adi and Rudolf Dassler fell out shortly after World War II, leading to the founding of Puma and Adidas.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Today in History: July 15, discovery of the Rosetta Stone

On July 15, 1799, the Rosetta Stone, a key to deciphering ancient Egyptian scripts, was found at Fort Julien in the Nile Delta during the Napoleonic campaign in Egypt.
US news
#community
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2 weeks ago
Social justice

Field Notes: The Tanforan Memorial's Legacy, Isaac Julien's Dreamscape, and '9 to 5''s SF Roots

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2 weeks ago
Social justice

Field Notes: The Tanforan Memorial's Legacy, Isaac Julien's Dreamscape, and '9 to 5''s SF Roots

#literature
fromTasting Table
1 week ago
Paris food

One Of Julia Child's Favorite Restaurants Belongs On Your Paris Bucket List - Tasting Table

Les Deux Magots is a historic Paris cafe that has inspired many famous creatives and offers traditional French breakfast and lunch.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Philosophy

Every One Still Here by Liadan Ni Chuinn review an extraordinary debut

Liadan Ni Chuinn's debut story collection connects the past and present of Northern Ireland, exploring the lasting impact of the Troubles.
fromTalkpython
1 week ago

Stories from Python History

Barry Warsaw, one of Python's earliest core developers, has been integral to the community since the first Python workshop in 1994, influencing Python's evolution.
Python
fromDefector
1 week ago

The "Big Beautiful Bill" Is Trying To Steal A Space Shuttle | Defector

The Shuttle did provide the freight and manpower for the first tentative steps toward a permanent spacefaring presence, and all the science that came with it.
New York City
fromLondon Unattached
1 week ago

Kynren - Must See Live Show County Durham - Review

Kynren is an epic outdoor spectacular that brings two thousand years of British history to life with jaw-dropping scale and theatrical flair. It features a cast of 1,000 local volunteers, 150 animals, and breathtaking special effects that whirl audiences through 2,000 years of history.
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1 week ago

In 100 Year History Girl Scout Cookie Prices Surge 2,300%

The very first Girl Scout cookie sale took place in the Mistletoe Troop in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Sold at a high school cafeteria, the troop was selling for $0.25 to $0.35 per dozen, which sounds like a dream-come-true price right now.
Food & drink
fromThe Walrus
1 week ago

Greenland Has Been Fighting Off Americans for Over a Century | The Walrus

In Inuit culture, babies are not born "out of wedlock," and we consider that babies themselves choose their parents. Adoption is much celebrated.
Miscellaneous
fromGastropoda
12 years ago

Federal jail plywooded up like a Sephora

Pearl Bailey, a renowned performer, was also a cookbook author and once attempted to host a cooking show that was ultimately not picked up.
Photography
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 week ago

The 'tranquil' Essex village with Edwardian gardens only 20 minutes from Romford

Great Warley is a village located less than 2.5 miles south of Brentwood and less than 6 miles northwest of Romford, offering easy access to both urban and suburban environments.
London
#geography
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Gameshows, Cliff Richard and Stalin's most hated play: the British culture sent behind the iron curtain

The show had contestants choosing whether to double their prize pot, which was all about cash despite maximum winnings being capped at 1,000 pounds.
Television
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

The Vintage Egg Beater That Changed The Game For At-Home Baking - Tasting Table

Willis Johnson patented a game-changing solution: hand-cranking rotary egg beaters. This invention changed at-home baking for good and was registered in 1884.
Cooking
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Mission by Tim Weiner review unmasking the CIA

Charles Wheeler remarked that the most clever and entertaining people at embassy parties were from the CIA, raising questions about their effectiveness despite their talent.
US politics
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Historic pub where cows used to graze to the back door gets a revamp

The York, a landmark pub since the 1870s, has been remodeled to showcase beautiful Victorian fittings, including a curved wooden bar and decorative mirrors.
Renovation
fromThe Good Life France
2 weeks ago

Parc de Bagatelle Paris - The Good Life France

Parc de Bagatelle features historical significance, beautiful gardens, and diverse rose varieties, reflecting its evolution from a royal lodge to a botanical garden.
Paris food
fromwww.sbsun.com
2 weeks ago

New book marks 100 years of Route 66

Route 66: The First 100 Years chronicles the history of the iconic highway from its inception in 1926 through its centennial, celebrating its cultural impact.
Travel
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

Henley's River and Rowing Museum is closing in September

The museum tells the history of rowing, from ancient times to the modern Olympics, with a particular focus on the history of rowing along the Thames.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Jameela Jamil launches a tongue-in-cheek riot of a history show: best podcasts of the week

This podcast dedicated to the untold tales behind history's so-called sidechicks features a tongue-in-cheek approach, highlighting the stories of figures like Madame de Montespan.
Podcast
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

How World War II Helped Pizza Become A Beloved American Staple - Tasting Table

According to the USDA, on any given day, about 11% of all Americans eat pizza, which translates to around 37 million people enjoying this favorite dish.
Food & drink
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 weeks ago

The fascinating history of London's trams from decline to Croydon comeback

Horse-drawn trams first appeared in London in 1861, on a route between Notting Hill Gate and Marble Arch, but were removed due to traffic concerns a year later.
London
fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago

How Lady Liberty became a beacon for immigrants

When this idea began, it was really about liberty; it wasn't about immigration. The United States had ended slavery, and that's why, if you look, she's standing on the chains and shackles.
History
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

A Thrilling Italian American Joint Points Backward and Forward

JR & Son evokes nostalgia through its historic decor and surroundings, but successfully defies expectations by delivering a high-quality dining experience that surprises patrons.
NYC food
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
2 weeks ago

The fascinating walking tour that shows there's more to Highgate than the cemetery

The tour starts outside Highgate Cemetery's neo-gothic western entrance and takes the tourist through leafy parkland to Lauderdale House, up the historic high street, and into the heart of the village.
London
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
2 weeks ago

The Havering park with a rich history that was once home to a huge mansion

Bedfords Park, a 215-acre green space, has a rich historical significance dating back to the 1400s, originally part of the Gidea Hall estate owned by various wealthy families.
London
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