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Moment Black Lives Matter protesters tear down statue of 17th century slave trader

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Black Lives Matter protesters have torn down a statue of 17th century slave trader Edward Colston in Bristol and dumped it in the harbour – as demonstrations continue to sweep Britain following the death of George Floyd in America. Footage shows demonstrators heaving the metal monument down with ropes before cheering and dancing around it, … Read more

Iron Age tomb of 8th century BC ‘Princess’ discovered by French archaeologists

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Iron age ‘Princess’ discovered in France: Archaeologists unearth 2,200-year-old tomb of a woman dripping with blue glass beads and wearing a copper belt buckle Body was unearthed outside Saint-Vulbas, about 20 miles from the Lyon, France Woman, believed to be a Princess, was buried with bracelets and belt buckle  Separate burial was also made at … Read more

Mick Jagger, 76, is quarantining at his 16th century French castle La Fourchette

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Sir Mick Jagger is currently happily holed up at his 16th century French castle, La Fourchette, which is situated on the banks of the Loire as he quarantines during the coronavirus pandemic.  The 76-year-old bought the chateau and the surrounding 20 hectares of land in 1982 with his then-wife Jerry Hall, for a princely sum … Read more

Incredible 19th Century maps reveal startling transformation of America’s biggest cities

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Historical maps reveal how North America’s sprawling cities have grown over the last one hundred and fifty years, expanding outward and upward through gold rushes and economic depressions – with some cities even building over rivers with man-made islands. These incredible late 19th century maps offer a glimpse into the urban landscape of America post-Civil … Read more

Earl of Cardigan reconciles with his son, 38, who sold 16th century family mansion for £11.5m

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The Earl of Cardigan has made up with his son who sold the family’s 16th century mansion. David Brudenell-Bruce, 67, said he forgave Viscount Savernake after the 38-year-old sold Tottenham House in Wiltshire in 2008. Lord Cardigan had been removed from running the stunning Savernake Forest Estate after he moved to the US and got … Read more