The first steam-powered ships took to the water in the latter years of the 18th century, using paddles for propulsion and often still being fitted with sails. It was Richard Wright’s Experiment, a ...

When you play the ukulele, you get a lot of questions. Ukulele players have heard them all. But there’s no denying the power of this small instrument. Kala Brand Music Co., a popular manufacturer of ...

Watch out, World Baseball Classic. Great Britain is showing up next year with “a bunch of freaking tough dogs” and an energetic new manager. After its impressive performance in the 2023 WBC, in which ...

For foreign leaders seeking to woo President Trump, a thoughtful gift is a time-honored diplomatic tactic. But there are pitfalls. By Stephen Castle Specially commissioned private rail cars have ...

“Mary, Queen of Scots,” a new commission by Scottish Ballet, puts both her historical tale and contemporary views in motion. By Roslyn Sulcas For foreign leaders seeking to woo President Trump, a ...

British and Commonwealth forces are now up for pre-order from Warlord Games for Bolt Action 3rd Edition. The star of the show has to be the brand new Armies of Great Britain book, but along side that ...

The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain will perform at Stanford Live on March 23. Courtesy Stafan Mager. A ukulele band walks into Windsor Castle to play for the queen … It’s not the set-up for a joke ...

Police in Northern Ireland have requested support from colleagues in the rest of the UK following violence in Ballymena. Fraudulent City boss ordered to pay back £64 million Sir Rod Stewart explains ...

Hamit Coskun’s Koran-burning conviction is a shameful affront to liberal, Enlightenment values. It’s a verdict that would make the Ayatollah smile. Today, in nominally liberal Britain, a man has been ...

A digital impression of a statue of Britannia, wearing a Corinthian helmet and holding a trident similar to that of Poseidon. Credit: Greek Reporter archive Britannia is the national symbol of the UK ...

It started with a whisper—rumors of a major theme park project quietly taking shape across the English countryside. Then came the announcement that sent shockwaves across the industry: Universal ...