Defying the Isle of Man’s coronavirus restrictions, a 28-year-old traveled from Scotland to the island on Friday. Days after he arrived, he was sentenced to jail for four weeks.
Author: Jenny Gross
Lockdown Gardening in Britain Leads to Archaeological Discoveries
The finds this year, including a cache of gold coins from the reign of Henry VIII, come as Britain considers expanding the law to protect a broader range of artifacts from its centuries-old history.
Doug Scott, Part of First Team to Summit Everest by Southwest Face, Dies at 79
In recent decades, Mr. Scott directed and raised funds for Community Action Nepal, a charity he founded to improve the lives of people in Nepal.
What Did Europe Smell Like Centuries Ago? Historians Set Out to Recreate Lost Scents
A project announced this week and funded by the European Union will catalog and recreate the scents of Europe from the 16th century to the early 20th century.
Archaeologists Discover Viking Age Ship Burial in Norway
Using ground-penetrating radar, a team of archaeologists made the discovery in southeastern Norway. Once excavated, the findings could offer insight into Viking settlements.
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Speaks Out Against Harmful Online Behavior
She said the birth last year of Archie, her son with Prince Harry, had compelled her to take a stand against online bullying and misinformation.
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Speaks Out Against Harmful Online Behavior
She said the birth last year of Archie, her son with Prince Harry, had compelled her to take a stand against online bullying and misinformation.
Amer Fakhoury, 57, Dies; Released From Jail in Lebanon After U.S. Pressure
Mr. Fakhoury, an American citizen, had been detained on charges related to the torture of Lebanese prisoners decades ago.
J.K. Rowling Tweets Seen as Anti-Transgender Prompt Backlash
The creator of the “Harry Potter” series faced a backlash after she took aim at an article that referred to “people who menstruate.”
Coronavirus Threatens Press Freedom Around the World, Report Says
The United States, which ranked 45th out of 180 countries and territories, and Brazil were becoming models of hostility toward the news media, according to the World Press Freedom Index.