Sam Neill dies at 78: charming, candid actor of Jurassic Park
Sam Neill, the beloved actor of Jurassic Park and Dead Calm, has died aged 78. In a 2024 interview, he was refreshingly candid about Hollywood, cancer, and his rural life in New Zealand.
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Lindsey Graham Memoir Exposes Race Record
A 2015 autobiography by Lindsey Graham details his upbringing in segregated South Carolina, where he convinced parents to desegregate their cafe, yet he denied systemic racism.
Play Honors Enslaved Africans in American Revolution
Da’ Gullah American Revolutionary Experience retells the war from the perspective of the formerly enslaved, highlighting their contributions and the founders' hypocrisy.
Historian Juliet Gardiner dies at 82
Historian Juliet Gardiner, known for major works on WWII Britain, the 1930s, and the Blitz, has died aged 82. Her trilogy redefined mid-20th-century social history.
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See Bayeux Tapestry and Battle of Hastings in One Day
Visit the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum and explore Battle Abbey, the site of the 1066 battle, all in one day. Tickets for the tapestry are sold out until 2027.
Sam Neill's 20 Best Roles: A Career Retrospective
Sam Neill, the New Zealand actor, died at 78. Luke Buckmaster ranked his 20 greatest performances, from 'Jurassic Park' to 'Peaky Blinders' and 'In the Mouth of Madness'.
Sam Neill, Jurassic Park and The Piano star, dies at 78
Sam Neill, the versatile character actor known for Jurassic Park and The Piano, has died aged 78. He leaves a legacy of iconic film and TV roles.
Aboriginal Protest Posters Exhibition in Sydney
An exhibition at Sydney's Numbers gallery showcases 50 years of Aboriginal protest posters from activist Ray Jackson's collection, on display until 2 August.
Ruthie Henshall Claims 'Very Hot Sex' with Prince Edward
West End star Ruthie Henshall reveals intimate details of her affair with Prince Edward in her new memoir, including 'a lot of very hot sex' and how he helped her feel 'clean' after childhood abuse.
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Why the Odyssey Endures: From Ancient Epic to Nolan's Blockbuster
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' hits cinemas July 17. The ancient Greek epic's themes of homecoming, identity, and revenge continue to resonate in modern storytelling, from Joyce to 'Game of Thrones'.
LS Lowry exhibition busts myths about 'naive' artist
A new exhibition of 140 LS Lowry paintings opens 24 October, featuring the rarely seen 1932 work 'A Football Match', aiming to challenge misconceptions about the artist.
Dame Judi Dench admits posting dead rat through letterbox
Dame Judi Dench, 91, confessed on BBC's This Natural Life podcast that as a child she shoved a dead rat through a neighbour's letterbox to retrieve her brothers' cricket balls.
UK's first Mudlark-in-Residence appointed after 25 years
Lara Maiklem, 55, has been named Britain's first-ever Mudlark-in-Residence by Southwark Cathedral after 25 years of finding historical treasures along the Thames, including Tudor shoes and Roman artifacts.
Pelican Stairs: free Thames sunset views in Wapping
Pelican Stairs in Wapping offers free, stunning sunset views over the Thames, tucked down a secret alleyway beside the historic Prospect of Whitby pub.
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Alfred Dreyfus statue gets permanent Paris home after 40 years
After 40 years of being moved around Paris, a statue of Alfred Dreyfus will be unveiled on July 12 in front of France's highest civil court, finally honoring the Jewish army officer wrongly accused of treason.
Adrian Hoare: teacher and Norfolk historian dies at 90
Adrian Hoare, secondary school teacher and local historian focused on Norfolk and Wymondham, has died aged 90. He wrote over 20 books and helped establish Wymondham Heritage Museum.
Transcendent by Laverne Cox review – success against odds
Laverne Cox's memoir recounts her brutal Alabama childhood, conversion therapy, and decades-long struggle to become a star, offering a defiant story of resilience.
Matariki Here Waka: Māori New Year 2026 Celebrated
The 2026 Māori New Year, themed 'Matariki herenga waka' (a mooring place for all canoes), emphasized inclusivity with dawn ceremonies, feasting, and reflection in Tāmaki (Auckland).
Bayeux tapestry arrives in UK for historic exhibition
The Bayeux tapestry has returned to England for the first time in nearly 1,000 years, arriving at the British Museum after a secret overnight crossing from France.
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Cabo Verde's World Cup success masks complex identity issues
Despite historic World Cup knockout stage debut, Cabo Verde grapples with deep-rooted identity issues stemming from Portuguese colonialism and slavery, complicating its relationship with Africa.
X-Rated Reading at the British Museum: Erotica Study
Jill Lewis recounts her 1970s experience reading erotic surrealist literature under supervision in the British Museum's Reading Room, highlighting the word 'Fie!'
Buckingham Palace Picture Gallery doubles art display with masterpieces
Buckingham Palace’s Picture Gallery now displays 120 paintings, up from 63, after a 'once-in-a-generation' re-hang featuring works by Caravaggio, Rembrandt, and Zoffany.
Bayeux Tapestry Returns to UK After 900 Years
The Bayeux Tapestry arrived at the British Museum on July 10, 2026, with 7.5 million tickets expected to be sold for the historic exhibition starting September 10.
Patricia Greene, longest-serving soap actress, dies at 94
Patricia Greene, the world's longest-serving soap actress who voiced Jill Archer on BBC Radio 4's The Archers for nearly 70 years, has died at age 94.
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Ynys Enlli field names reveal island's history
The 183 named fields on Ynys Enlli tell stories of islanders, farming, and pilgrimage, offering a living history book as visitors stroll the single road.
Art and Spectacle Transform Durham Mining Town
Bishop Auckland's renaissance includes Auckland Palace, galleries, and the new Kynren: the Storied Lands show with birds of prey, Viking raids, and mythical beasts.
Trouble Was review: child's-eye view of adult neglect
Charlotte Edwardes's debut novel, set during the 1976 heatwave, follows young Frank and his siblings staying with their aunt, revealing adult neglect and mental health struggles through a child's perspective.
Allen Ginsberg's Complex Legacy: Genius, Nambla Ties
As centennial events honor Allen Ginsberg, estate keeper Peter Hale discusses the poet's genius work and controversial support for Nambla, a group advocating for man-boy love.
Richard Malone: Irish craft at EU Council presidency
Irish artist Richard Malone installs fabric sculptures at EU Council buildings for Ireland's presidency, challenging traditional art narratives and elevating overlooked crafts.
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Schomburg Center: 100 Years of Black Culture
The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture marks its centennial, showcasing over 11 million items that detail Black history and culture, continuing Arturo Schomburg's mission to collect the global Black experience.
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