In the 18th century, saying the wrong thing got you banned from Parliament. Those times are ...
Baroness Meyer faces a three-week suspension from the House of Lords. Not because she has been sleazy, or broken the ...
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See These Ornately Decorated 18th-Century Clocks Before Time Runs Out
An exhibition at London’s Wallace Collection is exploring the art of timekeeping by showcasing five breathtaking clocks ...
‘Young Werther’ Review: Updating an 18th-Century Love Triangle
This charming film, starring Douglas Booth and Alison Pill, bridges the gap between Goethe’s novel and the adaptation’s ...
5 Clocks Embody Baroque Style and Their Maker’s Skill
Five ornate 18th-century clocks attributed to André-Charles Boulle, the furniture maker to the glamorous court of Louis XIV ...
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18th-Century British Politics and Chinese Astronomy Study
In the eighteenth century, from opposite ends of the world, a debate raged between two scholars over a seemingly esoteric question: did Chinese ...
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Intricate 18th-century illustrations of stunning flora and fauna
Mark Catesby's work documents the plants and animals he saw while journeying in North America and the Caribbean ...
Marie Antionette's 18th century 'smart watch of its time' on display in London
It's features include on-demand sounding of the hour, quarter hour and minute; a perpetual calendar corrected for the leap ...
Scarborough's Penny Bank: The pioneering saving club for 18th Century women and their ...
John Vincent examines 18th century books and manuscripts which offer instructions on making elaborate meals, strange whiskies ...
Restoration uncovers 18th-century cherubs at Old North Church
Conservators are revealing 18th-century painted angels hidden under layers of paint at Boston's Old North Church.