Today’s almanac, December 4 On December 4, 1977 Jean-Bédel Bokassa, also known as Bokassa I, crowned himself emperor of Central Africa in 1977. For the…
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When it was built, in 1851, the Crystal Palace in London was a true pride of Victorian civilization, a prodigy of iron architecture. Completed in…
Canadian heroes inspire me, especially now, in a time when cynicism and self-interest often dominate. This sentiment is echoed by Gen. (ret’d) Rick Hillier, who…
Cave lion cape, anyone?
The excavations took place in Kent.
Kings, priests and peasants were all at the mercy of medieval comics.
‘I rang 101 and was like, “Hi, really awkward, I think my son’s found a grenade.”‘
The fear of this single date is called paraskevidekatriaphobia.
The unluckiest day of the year is almost upon us… but not for the last time.