BOOK REVIEW: Victor Ehikhamenor’s ‘Chronicles of the Enchanted World’

BY OLUFEMI AKINSANYA I have been assigned the duty of reviewing the Monograph, “Victor Ehikhamenor – Chronicles of the Enchanted World”. Usually, such a duty is assigned to an intellectual or subject matter expert, who can authoritatively...

Britain could face worst flu epidemic in 10 years

This early increase has prompted concerns of flu spreading into the wider population in the coming weeks and triggering a “long and drawn-out flu season”. UKHSA said it had no plans to issue guidance recommending school closures. Duncan Burton,...

Europe Meets Latin America In 7 Cities Full Of Old-World Charm

Colored and steep neighborhood of Valparaiso, Chile getty Travelers who love European art, architecture, history, and café culture need not cross the pond. Across Latin America, echoes of Europe appear in cities that blend old-world beauty with...

The Best Time to Visit France for Outstanding Food and Fantastic Weather

France has a magnetic pull for many travelers, myself included. In fact, I’ve been to France three times in just the last 18 months, including a river cruise, a romantic trip to Paris with my husband and a journey through the Vallee de la...

Stanford professor pens children’s book about a 16th-century female painter

A spread of pages from Emanuele Lugli’s children’s art history book “Lavinia’s Wondrous Portraits,” showing illustrations by Chiara Palillo. Courtesy Emanuele Lugli. There was a time when a popular pub quiz question was “name five women artists.”...

Regrets and reconciliation: Spain's emeritus King Juan Carlos shares respect for Franco in memoir

Published on 30/10/2025 - 17:50 GMT+1 The emeritus king Juan Carlos I has defended his role in the return of democracy to Spain andin the "transition", while expressing his respect for the dictator Francisco Franco. He also regretted the...

King Juan of Spain on Princess Diana Affair Rumors

In his upcoming memoir, former King of Spain, Juan Carlos, addresses the rumors that he had an affair with Princess Diana in the 80s. His book, titled Reconciliation, describes King Juan’s visit with Diana, King Charles III, Prince William and...

One of Europe's sunniest places is just a 3-hour flight from UK and 19C in November

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Colourful Cordoba could be a cure for the winter blues(Image: Getty) While the British weather shows no signs of improving,...

New Book by the Late Keith McClellan and Journalist Jack Lessenberry Chronicles the Rich, Complex Story of Oak Park

The city of Oak Park was known in the 1960s as Detroit’s “Jewish suburb,” and indeed is still home (as of a 2023 report) to as many as 12,000 Jewish residents. They live in a city of 30,000 that demographics show as being 53.35% Black, according...

Verdi opera livestream in Kyiv and Kharkiv, symbolizing Ukraine–Lithuania–Europe unity

Photo: Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications The Ukrainian House in Kyiv hosted a live broadcast of Giuseppe Verdi's opera "Macbeth" staged by the Vilnius City Opera and the Lithuanian State Symphony Orchestra. A parallel screening was...

5 Most Comfortable Transatlantic Economy Seats You Can Book Today

Flying across the Atlantic in economy no longer means sacrificing comfort. Many major airlines have made significant investments in seat design, inflight amenities, and overall service quality. Travelers can now enjoy value without compromising...

Jetten turns the page on Wilders, but can’t close the book

Within minutes of Wednesday night’s exit poll D66 leader Rob Jetten stepped up on stage in Leiden, pumped full of confidence, and declared it was time to “turn the page on Wilders and work towards a great future for the Netherlands”. In his...

Get More Out of Your Raspberry Pi With This $18 Humble Bundle Book Pack

A collection of 16 books centered around Raspberry Pi projects is available for only $18 dollars on Humble Bundle. The normal price for all 16 books would be $357. If you're looking to learn the ins and outs of developing a Raspberry Pi, this is a...

This Is the Greatest Avengers Story Ever (and It’s Not in Print Anymore)

The Avengers have a great reputation in pop culture, both in comics and in films. Earth’s Mightiest Heroes have starred in some great stories across numerous types of media, but for this fan, the best of these tales come from the comics. They were...

Book Review: Frozen Frontlines by Jeff Knight

Frozen Frontlines by Jeff Knight Genre: Historical Fiction / WWII ISBN: 9798891328181 Print Length: 230 pages Publisher: Atmosphere Press Reviewed by Peter Hassebroek Historical fact and storytelling blend comfortably in harrowingly uncomfortable...

European Pharmaceutical Directory 2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 30, 2025-- The "European Pharmaceutical Directory 2025" directory has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The market potential of the European biotechnology and pharmaceutical sector is enormous and...

How Britain’s Political Class Enabled Genocide In Gaza

Peter OborneOn October 7, 2023, Hamas carried out a series of horrific atrocities. In their aftermath, it was natural that the world would feel sympathy for the innocent people who were killed. There was nothing wrong with this sympathy, but there...

Photographer's book on Shane MacGowan raises €23,800 for UNICEF’s Gaza Appeal

UNICEF Ireland Executive Director Peter Power was the guest speaker at a special event in Nenagh celebrating the success of Song Smith, a book by acclaimed local photographer Pádraig O’Flannabhra. The book — a stunning photographic tribute to...

The 'masterpiece' new book on the greatest SAS mission ever - revealed at last

An SAS trooper in one of the Jeeps the regiment used to thrust behind enemy lines (Image: Courtesy Damien Lewis) The “greatest SAS mission of World War Two” came when Special Forces daredevils stole a train and used it to break into a...

Jewish Book & Arts Festival: Spotlight on Houston-based authors at Book Festival’s Local Literati

Back in January 2021, when people were still isolating during the COVID epidemic, Shelley Nadel put together and produced a chicken pot pie cooking program on Zoom. “I had a blast doing this cooking class,” said Nadel. In her professional life,...