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‘I were but little happy, if I could say how much’: Shakespeare’s insights on happiness have held up for more than 400 years
The meaning of ‘happiness’ was in flux in Shakespeare’s England, and his plays capture many senses of the word.
Headlines: Bike patrol threat and NHS lottery
An NHS postcode lottery means patients in Gloucestershire have to wait longer for appointments than anywhere else in the ...
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Art Works: Shakespeare and Robin McFarquhar
April 23rd marks Shakespeare’s birth and death, a poetic symmetry that aligns with St. George’s Day, England’s patron saint.
Happy birthday, Shakespeare! Our favorite sayings, and some that missed the mark
Though he was born centuries ago, we're still watching his plays and studying his works. And his words continue to resonate today.
John Higgins can roll back the years to claim another world snooker title at The Crucible
The World Snooker Championship is deep into the first week and defending champion Kyren Wilson and previous winner Neil ...
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Joey Jordison’s original Slipknot logo design revealed via social media
Joey Jordison ’s family have shared the drummer’s original design of the Slipknot logo.
One of Britain’s oldest pubs closes its doors after nearly 500 years
One of Britain’s oldest pubs has called last orders after nearly 500 years pulling pints. First opened in 1540, the Hole in ...
FEDERAL FALLOUT | 'Hate to see it go': Local groups, community members lament humanities cuts, say NEH funding has lasting impact on region
Federal Fallout is a Tribune-Democrat news series addressing the potential local impact of funding cuts. JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – More than 30 years ago, a National Endowment for the Humanities grant sent ...