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The Tragic Story Of Ruth Ellis, The Last Woman Hanged In The United Kingdom

In 1955, Ruth Ellis was hanged for shooting her lover David Blakely. Her execution sparked a public conversation that would ultimately lead to the abolishment of the death penalty.

By Kara Goldfarb Feb 9, 2025

The Tragic Story Of Ruth Ellis, The Last Woman Hanged In The United Kingdom

In 1955, Ruth Ellis was hanged for shooting her lover David Blakely. Her execution sparked a public conversation that would ultimately lead to the abolishment of the death penalty.

By Kara Goldfarb February 9, 2025

Cache Of 1,800-Year-Old Roman Coins Found By A Metal Detectorist Beneath A Farmer’s Field In England

While metal detecting in a Leicestershire field, bathroom fitter David Dunn discovered a rare hoard of 50 Roman coins expected to fetch nearly $2,000 at auction.

By Amber Morgan Feb 4, 2025

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Cache Of 1,800-Year-Old Roman Coins Found By A Metal Detectorist Beneath A Farmer’s Field In England

While metal detecting in a Leicestershire field, bathroom fitter David Dunn discovered a rare hoard of 50 Roman coins expected to fetch nearly $2,000 at auction.

By Amber Morgan February 4, 2025

557 Rare Coins From The Middle Ages Dug Up By Amateur Metal Detectorists

The haul is estimated to be worth more than $195,000 and could be the biggest of its kind in the United Kingdom in the last decade.

By Natasha Ishak Feb 2, 2025

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557 Rare Coins From The Middle Ages Dug Up By Amateur Metal Detectorists

The haul is estimated to be worth more than $195,000 and could be the biggest of its kind in the United Kingdom in the last decade.

By Natasha Ishak February 2, 2025

British Man Discovers Rare Collection Of Original ‘Winnie-The-Pooh’ Drawings And Manuscripts In His Late Father’s Attic

The trove of original sketches, drafts, and correspondence that once belonged to Winnie-the-Pooh creator A.A. Milne just sold for $118,000 at auction.

By Amber Morgan Jan 31, 2025

British Man Discovers Rare Collection Of Original ‘Winnie-The-Pooh’ Drawings And Manuscripts In His Late Father’s Attic

The trove of original sketches, drafts, and correspondence that once belonged to Winnie-the-Pooh creator A.A. Milne just sold for $118,000 at auction.

By Amber Morgan January 31, 2025

Did Lady Godiva Really Ride A Horse Through Town Completely Naked To Lower Her People’s Taxes?

A medieval legend tells how Lady Godiva rode nude through Coventry, England on horseback, but she was a real 11th-century noblewoman who founded a Benedictine monastery.

By Amber Morgan Jan 30, 2025

Did Lady Godiva Really Ride A Horse Through Town Completely Naked To Lower Her People’s Taxes?

A medieval legend tells how Lady Godiva rode nude through Coventry, England on horseback, but she was a real 11th-century noblewoman who founded a Benedictine monastery.

By Amber Morgan January 30, 2025

The Shocking Story Of John Jacob Astor IV, The Multimillionaire Who Went Down With The Titanic

A business magnate and real estate developer, John Jacob Astor IV was the richest Titanic passenger — who died when the doomed ship sank on April 15, 1912.

By Kaleena Fraga Jan 29, 2025

The Shocking Story Of John Jacob Astor IV, The Multimillionaire Who Went Down With The Titanic

A business magnate and real estate developer, John Jacob Astor IV was the richest Titanic passenger — who died when the doomed ship sank on April 15, 1912.

By Kaleena Fraga January 29, 2025

The Wild Life Of Captain Kidd, The Privateer-Turned-Pirate Who Was Gibbeted For His Crimes

Originally a privateer operating within the bounds of the law, Captain William Kidd was found guilty of piracy and hanged in 1701 — but some believe that he was unfairly convicted.

By Amber Morgan Jan 22, 2025

The Wild Life Of Captain Kidd, The Privateer-Turned-Pirate Who Was Gibbeted For His Crimes

Originally a privateer operating within the bounds of the law, Captain William Kidd was found guilty of piracy and hanged in 1701 — but some believe that he was unfairly convicted.

By Amber Morgan January 22, 2025

Remains Of A Bronze Age Woman Unearthed At A U.K. Construction Site

The skeleton was found alongside a number of other objects from the Bronze Age, including flint and pottery fragments.

By Kaleena Fraga Jan 22, 2025

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Remains Of A Bronze Age Woman Unearthed At A U.K. Construction Site

The skeleton was found alongside a number of other objects from the Bronze Age, including flint and pottery fragments.

By Kaleena Fraga January 22, 2025

‘Poor’-Quality Image Submitted To Online Appraisal Service Ends Up Being A Rare Masterpiece By English Artist J.M.W. Turner

Initially believed to be a piece by John Ruskin, this work was identified by experts from Christie's as a watercolor by J.M.W. Turner — and it could fetch up to $500,000 at auction.

By Austin Harvey Jan 17, 2025

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‘Poor’-Quality Image Submitted To Online Appraisal Service Ends Up Being A Rare Masterpiece By English Artist J.M.W. Turner

Initially believed to be a piece by John Ruskin, this work was identified by experts from Christie's as a watercolor by J.M.W. Turner — and it could fetch up to $500,000 at auction.

By Austin Harvey January 17, 2025