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Hold the front page! Marilyn Monroe is Dakota Johnson’s ninth cousin three times removed

The vogue for celebrity ancestors can be traced back to Robert Pattinson descending from Dracula and Benedict Cumberbatch being related to just about everyone

The Guardian - UK

Quote of the day by Ian McKellen: 'Splendid architecture, the love of your life, an old friend... they can all go drifting by unseen if you’re not careful.' Life lessons from inspirational quote on beauty, awareness, connection and presence

Quote of the day by Ian McKellen reminds people to pay attention to the beauty, relationships, and moments around them before they pass unnoticed. The quote explains the value of awareness, presence, and human connection. It encourages people to slow down, appreciate everyday life, stay connected with loved ones, and…

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Researcher claims he’s found King Alfred the Great under a car park in Winchester

After 13 years, researcher Graham Phillips claims his hunt for the remains of Alfred the Great has concluded

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On This Day in History, June 26: UN Charter signed, Indira Gandhi declares Emergency, Harry Potter debuts, Corvette day, Sher Shah Suri wins against Mughals and more

On This Day in History, June 26 saw the signing of the United Nations Charter, Richard III's rise to the English throne, India's declaration of Emergency and the publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. The date also witnessed the first UPC barcode scan, Nelson Mandela's address to the…

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In 2012, archaeologists digging under a Leicester car park unearthed a skeleton with arrowhead and skull wounds and identified England's long-lost King Richard III, missing for 527 years

In a remarkable turn of events, excavations beneath a Leicester car park in 2012 unveiled a skeleton identified as King Richard III. A formidable alliance of archaeologists, historians, and geneticists meticulously pieced together his dramatic narrative. The skeletal remains revealed unusual scoliosis and wounds indicative of an ancient battlefield.

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Adjoa Andoh on Shakespeare, Bridgerton and DEI: ‘I don’t have to be the only one in the room’

Acclaimed stage and screen actor has taken part in Washington DC’s Folger Shakespeare Library residency program during a troubling time for the capital

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Michael Patrick obituary

Actor and writer who confronted his motor neurone disease diagnosis in his work, and went on to play Richard III

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Post your questions for Ian McKellen

Beyond Gandalf and Magneto, the 86-year-old stage and screen star has a grand career as a great Shakespearean, not to mention his work as an LGBTQ+ rights campaigner. He’ll be here to discuss it all

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To see or not to see? Every single Shakespeare play – ranked!

Antony and Cleopatra? Exhausting. Lear? Magnificent but flawed. Hamlet? Limitless. For Shakespeare’s birthday, the Guardian’s former theatre critic ranks all the plays

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5 new podcasts to listen to this week

These are our top podcast picks.

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The World Baseball Classic Is a Joyful Time Capsule to the Sport’s Past

Venezuela’s win over the Netherlands on Friday provided a reminder of how the sport used to be played—and how much pride the players carry for their countries.

Sports Illustrated

There have been 59 royal arrests in UK history – Charles I was not the last before Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

The arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, brother to King Charles III, on suspicion of misconduct in office has come as a shock to many. Numerous articles in diverse media have described the arrest of a member of the royal family as “unprecedented”.

The Conversation

Could Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest bring down the British monarchy?

When a royal faces scrutiny, it can feel like a rupture with tradition. Yet across the ages, British royals have repeatedly fallen under suspicion. What makes the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor so striking is that we have to reach back to the 17th century to find anything comparable.

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All Is But Fantasy review – Lady Macbeth, Juliet and the girls belt out their grumbles as the witches let rip

Whitney White’s thrilling, song-filled show flips Shakespeare’s great characters and asks why we still lap up these tales of sexy men killing sexy women

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I won’t apologise for The Lost King – Leicester University’s treatment of Philippa Langley is a profound injustice

I was sued over my film that gave a voice to the committed ‘amateur’ whose pivotal role in the search for the remains of Richard III was drowned out by louder voices in academia

The Guardian - UK

Man who won damages over Richard III film calls for more regulation of fact-based drama

Richard Taylor calls for clearer rules around dramatic misrepresentation after suing over his portrayal in Steve Coogan’s The Lost King

The Independent UK

Producers pay damages to settle libel suit over movie about search for King Richard III

The producers of "The Lost King" have agreed to pay damages to an academic who sued for libel over his portrayal in the film

Evening Standard

Steve Coogan still 'happy' with Richard III film after libel claim

Steve Coogan and two production companies have agreed to pay ‘substantial damages’ to a university academic who sued for libel over the film.

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Steve Coogan says Richard III film was ‘story I wanted to tell’ as he agrees to libel settlement

Case had been due to go to trial after judge ruled 2022’s The Lost King, which Coogan co-wrote, portrayed Richard Taylor as ‘smug and patronising’

The Independent UK

Steve Coogan to pay ‘substantial damages’ over Richard III film

A British academic was portrayed in the film as ‘smug and patronising’, judge rules

The Conversation

Richard Burbage: the Elizabethan De Niro to Shakespeare’s Scorsese

How did Shakespeare become the world’s greatest playwright? It’s a question that has long fascinated scholars and fans alike. My latest research suggests that one answer lies in the Bard’s close collaboration with his leading man, Richard Burbage.

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Impressive performances and production values – but Joanna Murray-Smith’s The Talented Mr. Ripley doesn’t quite land

Playwright Joanna Murray-Smith has a long held fascination with the brilliance of Patricia Highsmith, who published the classic novel The Talented Mr. Ripley in 1955.

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How Shakespeare can help us overcome loneliness in the digital age

Are you addicted to endless scrolling? Trapped by the algorithms on your smartphone? Theatre might just be the antidote.

International Business Times

UK 'Princes In The Tower' Murder Probe Clears Richard III

It is one of history's most intriguing "murders" -- the mysterious disappearance over five centuries ago of two young princes from the Tower of London.

International Business Times UK

Monica Barbaro and Andrew Garfield Dating: When Did Their Romance Start? Full Relationship Timeline Revealed

The first real sign of any romance brewing between Garfield and Barbaro came in February 2025 when the duo was spotted attending a London theatre performance of Richard III.

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