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The Hutton-Garden story: how the ‘Old Robbers’ pulled off the heist of the century

Gang composition Top row, left to right: John Collins, Daniel Jones, Terry Perkins. Bottom row, left to right: Carl Wood,…

2 weeks ago

Forty thousand Romeos: what have become the heroes-lovers of our days

One hundred years ago, when Rudolph Valentino died, one hundred thousand fans took to the streets of Manhattan to see…

4 weeks ago

And no Hermès: what luxury is today

"What is luxury today?" - is a question that has been asked for several years now by many people who…

4 weeks ago

Their mores. How the dogs of British monarchs became a symbol of the nation

Queen Elizabeth II was known for her love of dogs and especially adored corgis. During her long life, she owned…

3 months ago

Their mores. British habits: why celebrate Christmas so early

The Christmas tree outside our local library was put up six weeks before Christmas. They hadn't started decorating it yet,…

4 months ago

Their Manners. British habits: on the culture of behavior in an English pub

Information about British pubs abounds, but if you're new to the UK (or just new to pubs), you may find…

9 months ago

Christmas ads 2024: the best spots on UK TV

John Lewis: about loving your sister We traditionally start our advertising review with this brand, because it was John Lewis…

1 year ago

Masha Slonim – on the Salisbury poisoning and new public hearings on the case

The purpose of these public hearings is to get to the bottom of the circumstances surrounding the death of Dawn…

1 year ago