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- The Monarchs: Edward VI (1547–1553) – The Last Boy KingEdward VI was the son of Henry VIII and his third wife, Jane Seymour. Despite his short reign, he is known for being a significant figure in English history, as his reign saw the establishment of the Church of England as a Protestant church. Since he was a child when… Read more »
- The BBC News Channel is Now Streaming Pretty Much Everywhere For FreeI cut the cable cord long ago, and the only thing I missed was the BBC World News Channel. Since then, the BBC World News channel has been merged with BBC News to create one global BBC News channel. Frustratingly, it hasn’t been available on any of the streaming services.… Read more »
- King Charles To Return to Public Duties, Host Emperor of JapanExcellent news from Buckingham Palace about King Charles’s health – he is now well enough to return to public duties after his cancer treatment. Direct from the Palace: The King will shortly return to public-facing duties after a period of treatment and recuperation following his recent cancer diagnosis. To help… Read more »
- The Travel Fiver: Five of the Best Scenic Drives in the United KingdomCruising is an activity that’s not uniquely American. People in many countries enjoy going out for a scenic drive, or when they’re traveling, they may purposely take the “scenic route” to enjoy the natural beauty of a place. Britain is much the same and certainly has plenty of picturesque roads… Read more »
- List of All of Britain’s World Heritage Sites and Why They’re ImportantBritain is home to many breathtaking places that have been recognized by UNESCO for their outstanding universal value to humanity. These UNESCO World Heritage Sites possess cultural, historical, scientific, or natural significance that transcends national boundaries and is of importance to the collective heritage of humanity. In this article, we… Read more »
- Where was Netflix’s Three Body Problem filmed in the UK – 3 Body Problem Shooting LocationsI recently watched The Three Body Problem on Netflix and was not expecting to see that much of the show was filmed in and around the UK. There are lots of iconic British locations in the show, and with the setting being in the UK, it has a very British… Read more »
- Slang Royalty: British Royal Words and Phrases You May Not KnowAs with all things that have been around for a while, the Royal Family has its own set of words and vernacular that may seem incomprehensible to outsiders. Here’s a summary of the most important Royal Words so you aren’t scratching your head during the next major Royal event!What is… Read more »
- Built Britain: Victorian Back to Backs in BirminghamWhen one thinks of the National Trust in England, grand stately homes and countryside come to mind. However, the organization also preserves many important properties related to Britain’s industrial and social heritage. One of the best examples of this is the Birmingham Back to Backs, a unique type of British… Read more »
- One Anglophile’s Take on A Night to RememberIt’s been just over 112 years since the RMS Titanic sank. And we’re still talking about it. Hell, we’re still making films about it. And, as Jonathan’s recent article about Titanic misconceptions demonstrates, there’s a lot of inaccuracies around it. But history buffs frustrated at all the inaccuracies can rest… Read more »
- The Telly Fiver: Five Current Events Panel ShowsWhen we want to laugh at the news in the United States, we get shows like Last Week Tonight with John Oliver and The Daily Show. In the UK, many panel shows fill this role, which are game shows where the contestants are normally comedians and/or celebrities. Panelists on these… Read more »
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