Category : Search result: 19th century literature


William Scott's lost paintings found in Somerset museum

A remarkable collection of early William Scott paintings, hidden from public view for over seven decades, has been rediscovered at the Museum of Somerset in Taunton, offering fresh insights into the artist's celebrated career.

600-Year-Old Medieval Soup Recipe Tested

A culinary time traveller recreates a historic medieval soup from the 1390s using authentic ingredients and methods. Discover whether this ancient recipe stands the test of time and how it compares to modern dishes.

Gurnah's Theft: Coming-of-Age in Tanzania

Nobel laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah returns with a powerful audiobook exploring identity, displacement and moral choices in 1960s Tanzania through the eyes of a young student.

Afghanistan thrash Zimbabwe in T20 opener

Afghanistan dominate Zimbabwe with explosive batting and clinical bowling in first T20 international. Gurbaz and Farooqi star in comprehensive victory.

Inside a Stunning Cotswolds Farmhouse Transformation

Discover how interior designer Laura Butler-Madden masterfully converted an 18th-century farmhouse in the Cotswolds into a breathtaking family home blending historic charm with contemporary elegance.

Booker Prize Launches Children's Booker Award

The prestigious Booker Prize expands its literary empire with the Children's Booker, chaired by Frank Cottrell-Boyce, aiming to champion children's literature and create lifelong reading habits.

Bligh's Mutiny Survival Compass for Sale

The extraordinary brass compass that enabled Captain William Bligh to navigate 3,600 miles to safety after the infamous 1789 Mutiny on the Bounty emerges for public sale, revealing one of history's greatest survival stories.

England crush NZ by 95 runs in T20 thriller

Phil Salt's explosive 86 and Harry Brook's unbeaten 67 powered England to a commanding 95-run victory over New Zealand in the second T20 international at Old Trafford.

NSW funds literature to combat AI-generated stories

The New South Wales government launches a groundbreaking funding initiative to protect authentic Australian storytelling from the rising tide of AI-generated content, championing human creativity.

Jesus's Real Appearance: Forensic Truth Revealed

Groundbreaking forensic research challenges Mel Gibson's iconic portrayal in The Passion, revealing what Jesus of Nazareth truly looked like based on scientific analysis of 1st-century Jewish men.

Rare 1659 Latin text rediscovered at university library

A long-missing 17th-century Latin book, 'Theologia Moralis,' has been miraculously recovered at Michigan State University's library after being lost for approximately 50-70 years, sparking excitement among rare book historians.

Lost 19th Century New York Photos Rediscovered

A remarkable collection of previously unseen photographs by George Bradford Brainerd reveals intimate moments of 19th century New York, offering a stunning visual time capsule of the evolving metropolis.

Robert the Bruce Era Stained Glass Discovered in Shop

A stunning 14th-century stained glass panel depicting Scottish nobility, dating back to the time of Robert the Bruce, has been uncovered in an Edinburgh antiques shop after being misidentified for decades.

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