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It is a truth universally acknowledged that a human being of legal age, acceptable mental well-being, good physical shape, in possession of a few relatives and a living space with the potential to

<p>For centuries, sailors crossing the Atlantic believed they were not alone – haunted by ghost ships, watched by mermaids, and stalked by sea monsters. Historian Karl Bell talks to Jon Bauckham about the

<p>At a glance, the fall of <a href="https://www.historyextra.com/period/medieval/real-aztecs-sacrifice-reputation-who-were-they/">the Aztec</a> empire in the early 16th century seems like one of history’s clearest before-and-after moments: a powerful empire crushed almost instantly by a handful of

<p>The Vikings were bearded, brutish, spoiling for a fight, and ever ready to raid an Anglo-Saxon monastery near you. How true is that, really?</p><p>It is a stereotype beloved across pop culture – most

<p>The Book of Kells, one of the greatest pieces of medieval art, is today displayed in the library of Trinity College Dublin. This illuminated gospel book is named after the monastery in County

Cheers erupted behind us as we walked home. People flooded the streets, like birds soaring out of a toppled cage. My mother flew with them then, singing songs of rebellion and hope. Years later, she

I wake again in the night and you’re not here. Get up and read a bit, take some aspirin, stretch, and go back to bed. I change positions and turn the pillow over

One husband One son One daughter-in-law One granddaughter, married Three great-grandchildren One grandson married One grandson married One granddaughter married Five grandchildren too young to marry Hug, hugs, hugs Talk, talk, talk Laundry, laundry, laundry Chicken, potatoes, broccoli Apples, pears, oranges Long table Lots of chairs I, an only

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