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An Unlikely Army of Militia and Pirates Shocked the World by Defeating the British Army at the Battle of New Orleans
Forces commanded by Andrew Jackson fought the British in the Louisiana port city in the last standoff of the War of 1812 ...
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9 Largest Empires in History, Is the British Empire Included?
Explore the largest empires in history which not only changed the political and cultural landscape of their eras but also ...
Professional Excellence: Wm. Roger Louis’ Expertise in British Studies
Establishing more than 50 years of professional excellence, Wm. Roger Louis is an internationally known scholar in British ...
Sutton Hoo burials may have been British soldiers who fought in Byzantine army
For years, it was believed that royals could have been buried at the famous site - but a leading academic has another theory ...
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Stephen Fry Knighted, Carey Mulligan and Sarah Lancashire Made Commanders of British Empire in U.K. New Year Honors List
Stephen Fry has been knighted in the U.K.’s annual New Year Honors list, while Carey Mulligan and Sarah Lancashire have been named commanders of the British Empire. Each year, the reigning ...
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Stephen Fry knighted, other British Jews honored by king
Comedian and presenter named in King's New Years Honour List for his work at mental health charity; others get awards for ...
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Professor Ijeoma Uchegbu Honoured as Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Professor Ijeoma Uchegbu has been honoured as Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire for her outstanding ...
Hull charity volunteer recognised in King's Honours for 64 years of service
A charity volunteer from Hull has featured in the King's Honours for his 64 years of service. David Kennedy-Harding has ...
British author David Lodge, twice nominated for Booker Prize, dies at 89
LONDON (AP) — British author David Lodge, who was twice short-listed for the country’s leading literary prize, has died. He was 89. Lodge’s family said they were “very proud” of the prolific writer, ...