Revitalize Your Garden by Pretending You've Just Moved In
If your garden feels stagnant, try approaching it with fresh eyes. This gardener shares how pretending to start over helped correct past mistakes and boost productivity.
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Iron Age Hoard May Reveal Ancient Peace Treaty
A reader proposes that the Melsonby hoard of iron age objects, including bent swords and a holed cauldron, may represent an early arms-reduction treaty between warring tribes.
Buddhist Hall with Eternal Flame Destroyed in Japan Fire
A Buddhist hall on Miyajima island, Japan, housing a 1,200-year-old eternal flame, was destroyed by fire. Firefighters extinguished the blaze on Thursday.
Jamaican MP's Patois Speech Sparks Language Row
Nekeisha Burchell's attempt to speak Jamaican in parliament reignites debate on language, legitimacy, and postcolonial identity, highlighting tensions between English and local languages.
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Mike Salisbury, Wildlife TV Producer, Dies at 84
Mike Salisbury, award-winning BBC wildlife producer behind 'Life' series with David Attenborough and editor of 'The Natural World', has died aged 84 after a brief illness.
Bluebells and Ferns in Tamar Valley Spring
In the Tamar Valley, bluebells and ferns flourish after May rains, while a grass snake suns itself. Hawthorn blossom and fruit trees mark spring's progress.
Stephen Sondheim Biography: Genius and Ambivalence
Daniel Okrent's biography of Stephen Sondheim offers a perfect blend of gossip and erudition, exploring the musical master's life, work, and the vibrant New York milieu that shaped him.
Caroline Aherne Biography: Comedy Maverick's Legacy
A review of David Scott's biography of Caroline Aherne, focusing on her work as the creative force behind Mrs Merton and The Royle Family.
Peter Aldington, Architect of Modernist Houses, Dies at 93
Peter Aldington, the architect known for his modernist houses and integration of indoors and outdoors, has died at 93. His work includes the listed Turn End house and garden.
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Swedish Forest Car Cemetery: Classic Cars Left to Rot
Deep in a Swedish forest, hundreds of classic cars from the 1940s and 50s rust away, reclaimed by nature. The Båstnäs Car Cemetery is a haunting attraction for photographers.
Highgate Cemetery Gets £6.7m Grant
Highgate Cemetery, resting place of George Michael and Karl Marx, receives £6.7m from National Lottery Heritage Fund to combat climate change and restore heritage.
Taiwan Travelogue Wins International Booker Prize
Taiwan Travelogue by Yáng Shuāng-zǐ, translated by Lin King, becomes the first Mandarin Chinese novel to win the International Booker prize, praised as both a romance and a postcolonial novel.
Timothy Snyder: Interpreter of Dark Times
Explore how Yale historian Timothy Snyder became a leading voice on Putin, Trump, and Ukraine, with prescient warnings that proved correct.
DNA Study Questions Columbus's Italian Origins
A new DNA study suggests Christopher Columbus may have been Spanish, not Italian, with noble ties to Galicia. The findings challenge centuries of historical belief.
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Putin in China and Cannes Photocall: Photos of the Day
The Guardian's picture editors select photographs from around the world, including Putin's visit to China, protests in Peru and Bolivia, and the Cannes photocall.
David Burke, Actor Who Played Watson to Brett’s Holmes, Dies at 91
David Burke, best known for his intelligent portrayal of Dr. Watson in ITV's 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes,' has died at 91. He also excelled on stage with the RSC and National Theatre.
Lonely Planet Co-Founder Reveals Orkney: Scotland's Pompeii
Tony Wheeler, Lonely Planet co-founder, calls Orkney a once-in-a-lifetime destination. Discover the 'Scottish Pompeii' Skara Brae, Viking history, and stunning beaches.
Nova Exhibition Opens in London, Survivor Urges Visitors
The Nova exhibition commemorating the 7 October massacre at a music festival opens in London, with survivor Elkana Bohbot urging doubters to see the evidence firsthand.
Said the Dead Review: Lost Voices from Irish Asylum
Doireann Ní Ghríofa's 'Said the Dead' resurrects forgotten psychiatric patients from Cork Mental Hospital with imagination and compassion, blending history and poetry.
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Clare Wright Wins Book of the Year at NSW Literary Awards
Historian Clare Wright won book of the year at the NSW Literary Awards for 'Näku Dhäruk: The Bark Petitions,' a deeply researched nonfiction about the Yirrkala Bark Petitions and Aboriginal land rights.
Italian Divers' Bodies Found in Maldives Cave
Rescuers located the bodies of four Italian divers deep inside an underwater cave in the Maldives, four days after they went missing. Recovery efforts are underway.
Patrick Radden Keefe on London's Power and Greed
Investigative journalist Patrick Radden Keefe discusses his new book London Falling, exploring a teenager's death linked to a Russian billionaire impersonation and his family's quest for truth.
Camilla 'Behind Andrew's Downfall and Wants His Children Cut'
A new book claims Queen Camilla has a ruthless streak and was instrumental in Prince Andrew's removal from royal duties, and now wants his daughters out of the succession line.
Country Diary 1976: Dogwood Plague on North Downs
In 1976, a country diary described dogwood as a plague on the North Downs, but noted its surprising aspects and a legend linking it to the crucifixion.
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Paul Seed: Artist and Actor Who Championed Arts Education
Paul Seed, a talented artist and actor from Manchester Grammar School, played a key role in promoting art as an A-level subject. His legacy in the arts is remembered.
McKellen Opens County Durham Theatre, Calls It a Dream
Ian McKellen emotionally opens Ensemble 84's new theatre in Horden, County Durham, praising the repertory model that employs local talent and criticising the lack of permanent acting companies.
Vaillancourt Fountain Dismantled: Skateboarder's Farewell
The iconic Vaillancourt fountain in San Francisco is being dismantled after decades of controversy, sparking debate over its cultural significance to skateboarding and modernist architecture.
Bosham: The 'Venice of England' Captures South Coast Beauty
Discover Bosham, a charming West Sussex village dubbed the 'Venice of England' for its picturesque waterfront, rich history, and daily tidal floods. A peaceful escape from London.
Holocaust Survivor's Story Connects to Berlin Home
A journalist in Berlin polishes Stolpersteine for a mother and daughter murdered by Nazis. Then she discovers the surviving daughter, now 102, in Australia.
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Tim Dowling: Mr Fox May Have Done Us a Favour
Tim Dowling struggles with a jammed garden door until a startling encounter with a fox mysteriously resolves the issue, leaving him questioning who fixed it.
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