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British royals expand online presence with Flickr

(AP) -- These aren't your average family snapshots.

Technology / Internet

created Jul 25, 2010 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 1




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Her majesty's secret

One of the greatest cliches uttered about her majesty Queen Elizabeth II is that in 60 years of reigning over us, "she has never put a foot wrong". This may well be true, but how do we know? What do we really ...

Other Sciences / Other

created May 25, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 2

Twitter diplomacy new face of foreign relations

(AP) -- When Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt couldn't reach his counterpart in Bahrain by traditional means of communication, he turned to Twitter.

Technology / Internet

created May 26, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Comment: A right royal mess

The royal wedding raises concerns about rules of succession that reflect centuries-old prejudices against women and Catholics. But changing them will be a logistical nightmare, writes George Williams, UNSW’s ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Apr 29, 2011 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 2

'Royal star' was a supernova, say astronomers

One of the abiding legends of Britain's royal family is that a noon-day star appeared at the birth in 1630 of King Charles II, who was to restore the English monarchy after the execution of his father.

Space & Earth / Astronomy

created Apr 18, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Killing Kings

(PhysOrg.com) -- A new study by a Cambridge University criminologist reveals just how dangerous it was to be a monarch in Europe before the modern era.

Other Sciences / Other

created Jan 28, 2011 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (14) | comments 10 | with audio podcast

Hebrew University archaeologist discovers Jerusalem city wall from tenth century B.C.E.

A section of an ancient city wall of Jerusalem from the tenth century B.C.E. - possibly built by King Solomon -- has been revealed in archaeological excavations directed by Dr. Eilat Mazar and conducted under ...

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created Feb 22, 2010 | popularity 2.5 / 5 (4) | comments 1

Parts of kings' table found at Westminster

Sections of a medieval kings' table that was smashed by Oliver Cromwell to celebrate the end of the monarchy, have been found at the Palace of Westminster.

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created Jun 10, 2006 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (12) | comments 0


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