Sculptor Exculpated – Frank McNally on the forgotten Irish creator of one of England’s most infamous statues
John Cassidy’s gravestone, in the Catholic section of Manchester’s Southern Cemetery, makes no mention of his Irish origins ...
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The Dramatic Rescue of the Citizen Sailors Who Patrolled the Atlantic Coast Looking for Nazi U-Boats
During World War II, the crew of the Zaida were among the everyday Americans who risked their lives watching out for enemy ...
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Unraveling the Mystery of Sheepskin Rafts: A Tradition on the Yellow River
The sheepskin raft known as “Huntuo” in the Song Dynasty is an incredible proof of the wisdom and resourcefulness of the people along the Yellow River. These rafts have been floating on the river for ...
Musée du Louvre: a free nocturne on February 7, the first Friday of the month
It's the perfect opportunity to take advantage of every month, without exception: the Musée du Louvre opens its doors free of ...
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Superbrass Saturday: The Raft of Medusa (Gareth Wood)
Gareth Wood was born in Cilfynydd, South Wales in 1950. He wrote many works for orchestra, wind band and brass band including 'Actaeon', 'A Tear in the Fabric of Time' and 'Brass Triumphant' amongst ...