Locals fear the “green rush” will result in even more extreme concentration of land ownership in a warming world.

Historian Gareth Russell has written Queen James, a biography of King James VI and I - the last king of Scotland - who moved to London ...

Verona, a small city in northeastern Italy, has been synonymous with romance since Shakespeare immortalized it in Romeo and ...

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Blackbeard may be the world’s most famous pirate, but throughout history there have been many legendary buccaneers who also ...

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Tartan, the iconic Scottish plaid, is more than just a pattern; it embodies a rich tapestry of history, culture, and ...

Interview: On cloud nine after a dream first Test start, England’s new fly-half star opens up on his Scottish links and that ...

Languages: English. A survey has found that over 80 percent of military families think the U.S. will be involved in a "major conflict" soon. Blue Star Families, an organization dedicated to ...

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