David Jones, British chemist and ‘court jester in the palace of science,’ dies at 79. July 31, 2017. Dr. Jones at his home in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, in 2010, ...

Court Jester's Foes Claim Winner Played Dirty Sue Ellicott reports from London on the controversial selection of England's first official court jester in more than 350 years. Opponents of the new ...

Nigel Roder beat six rivals by public acclaim on Saturday to become England’s first official jester for more than 350 years, succeeding Muckle John who lost his job when King Charles 1 was ...

England is looking for a state jester for the first time in more than 350 years. English Heritage has advertised in a national newspaper for the post, last held in the court of King Charles I in 1649.

Like many of England’s castles and stately homes, Muncaster is supposedly haunted by more than its fair share of ghosts—among them, that of an infamous and murderous court jester named Thomas ...

You either love the hyperactive Danny Kaye or find him deeply irritating. If you are in the former camp, then you'll relish this comedy ...

Wimbledon 2024: Emma Raducanu the court jester as she enjoys 'fun' win over Elise Mertens - The British star lit up Cout No1 on Wednesday after ‘winning ugly’ on round one ...

England’s first Queen, Mary I, takes the throne. The country is on the brink of chaos, and the ambitious Cardinal Pole plots to secure control. He has overlooked, however, a humble court jester.