13 Years Later, This Network Fantasy Series Became a Cult Classic — and Still Has No Real Replacement

This fantasy series has a unique blend of humor, dynamic characters, and a lighthearted tone that sets it apart from other ...
The National Interest

The Fall of Hong Kong Was a “Black Christmas” for the British Empire

The defenders of Hong Kong, tens of thousands of miles from any conceivable relief force, surrendered the territory to Imperial Japan on December 25, 1941. Everyone remembers the Japanese Imperial ...
KPFA

A History of the Athenian Democracy (Part 3): Decline and Fall of the Empire

Host Mitch Jeserich recounts the story of how the decline and destruction of he Ancient Athenian Democracy happened. Included in this episode are such stories of how the Athenian Democracy turned into ...
Benzinga.com

EV Sales To Fall In 2025

Electric vehicle companies and traditional automakers with EV segments reported record deliveries in the third quarter, but that could mark one of the pivotal crossroads periods for the sector. After ...
The Conversation

Study shows views of British empire shape voting behaviour – but in subtle ways

Christopher Claassen has received funding from the Leverhulme Trust and NORFACE (New Opportunities for Research Funding Agency Cooperation in Europe) If you wander through Glasgow Green, you’ll ...
Artnet

Unlocking the Secrets Behind Magritte’s Surrealist Sensation, the ‘Empire of Light’

Regardless of what time it is, or isn’t, our fascination with this nonsensical scene is timeless. The paintings are all characterized by the combination of a nocturnal street set against an idyllic ...
Rolling Stone

The Fast Rise, Long Decline, and Agonizing Downfall of the MTV Empire

All the reports about the death of music videos have been wildly exaggerated. But that’s only fair, since wild exaggerations are exactly what music videos are all about. These days MTV and CMT might ...
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What really caused the fall of the British Empire

At its height, Britain ruled a quarter of the Earth. A century later, it ruled only itself. This video reveals the political missteps, global revolts, and economic exhaustion that turned the mightiest ...
Bloomberg L.P.

The Debasement and Fall of the Roman Empire

John Authers is a senior editor for markets and Bloomberg Opinion columnist. A former chief markets commentator at the Financial Times, he is author of “The Fearful Rise of Markets.” In support of ...
Artnet

Hew Locke Unpacks the Complexity of Empire in His Biggest Museum Show Yet

Touring his recently opened exhibition at the Yale Center for British Art, artist Hew Locke told some visitors that a song came to mind: “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood,” written for Nina Simone in ...
Sports Illustrated

Empire State Shines at Journeymen Fall Classic as LaPlante, Mangano, and Downes Headline Champions in New York

New York wrestlers stole the spotlight on Day Two of the Journeymen Fall Classic, capturing three titles and the Outstanding Wrestler award as some of the nation’s top high school grapplers battled in ...
Los Angeles Times

Grab a cup of tea and cozy up to these 4 British mysteries this fall

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. On the heels of the rebooted “Lynley” TV series comes George’s 22nd mystery set in Cornwall and featuring the ...