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Artifacts Stolen From British Museum, Sold On eBay
The British Museum theft relates to broader problems in antiquities market Illegal sale of antiquities are rampant. From unreported metal detecting finds to looted finds without provenance on international markets. Scholars who authenticate/publish such materials are complicit https://t.co/WhDY5yr1a6 — Flint Dibble 🍖🏺 (@FlintDibble) August 28, 2023 Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/juliacorrigan/british-history-looting-scandal
‘F*ck, It’s All Gone Wrong’: A Conservative British Talking Head Delivered An All-Time Bungling Of A Live News Report
GB News British broadcaster Martin Daubney just had an on-air train wreck for the ages. While covering the breaking news of an escaped terror suspect being captured by police, the GB News anchor immediately started bungling the report right out of the gate by referring to the suspect as “the terror man.” The situation got …
British kids try American cereal for the first time and are absolutely baffled
British high schoolers were asked to sample some of America’s most iconic cereals, and some of your favorites might not pass the worldwide taste test. Author and culinary enthusiast Josh Carrott, who often invites people to try food of different cultures over on YouTube, introduced a handful of students—and their principal—to Lucky Charms, Trix, Cap’n …
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Traveler’s Map of the British Isles, National Geographic,…
Traveler’s Map of the British Isles, National Geographic, 1974.
Here's Why "The Great British Baking Show" Is No Longer Doing Country-Themed Episodes
Honestly, it seems like it’s for the best. View Entire Post › Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/larryfitzmaurice/great-british-baking-show-mexican-week-backlash
‘The Great British Bake-Off’ Is Promising No More Cringey Themed Episodes Like Last Season’s ‘Mexican Week’
Netflix For 13 seasons, The Great British Bake-Off has been the most pleasant show about stressed-out bakers improvising impossible dishes. But last year that placid veneer was broken by, among other things, a “Mexican Week,” in which contestants from the U.K. butchered one dish after another while the hosts made cringey puns. The episode earned …
15 Of The Best British TV Shows And Where To Watch Them
15 Of The Best British TV Shows And Where To Watch Them Brits will be well aware of the shows that arrive on our screens, from old classics to recent releases. While some shows, like Black Mirror, are beloved internationally, there are many amazing UK shows that have probably slipped through the cracks for non-Brits. …
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Dapper British man delights strangers with 'devastatingly effective' compliments
Complimenting a totally random stranger on the street is a great way to get some serious side-eye. But British comedian Troy Hawke is such a master at the unique and sincere compliment that he spreads a bit of joy wherever he goes. Hawke’s comedic persona is an erudite, sophisticated 1930s Errol Flynn-style throwback, and people …
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British high schoolers try American Southern food for the first time and their minds are blown
Southern food is beloved by many, and those of us raised on it just consider it dinner, not a special cuisine. But since Southern food is pretty geographical, there are plenty of Americans who haven’t had the opportunity to try authentic Southern food. There are a few soul food restaurants that get it right sprinkled …
Woman gives fascinating history of how the Southern accent is left over from British ancestors
Even if you’ve never set foot in the American South, chances are you’ve heard a Southern accent…or at least Hollywood’s attempt at a Southern accent. Thanks to actors like Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Andie McDowell and Morgan Freeman, authentic Southern accents can be heard on the big screen without the cringey forced nature of people …
14 British Versions Of Different Countries’ Foods
14 British Versions Of Different Countries’ Foods Recently, people were shocked to discover what British people consider to be “Chinese food.” Photos and videos of the cuisine were going viral, and I personally was left a little speechless. I didn’t know a world existed where you could order fries from a Chinese restaurant, but here …
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