Queen’s Birthday celebrations
Cayman Islands Celebrates HM The Queen’s Birthday The Cayman Islands today (Saturday, 11 June) celebrated the 90th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Senior government officials gathered with other dignitaries and members of the public to observe the ceremony,…
Shakespeare 400
Shakespeare 400: festivals, plays and attractions around England By Rachel Dixon From The Guardian UK Cultural events and new openings to mark the 400th anniversary of the Bard’s death will be in full swing across the country this weekend –…
The dark origins of Valentine’s Day
By Arnie Seipel From npr Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate romance and love and kissy-face fealty. But the origins of this festival of candy and cupids are actually dark, bloody — and a bit muddled. Though no one…
