FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 2 - The Untold Story

Burnham and Trump – what the new prime minister should remember about UK-US ties

The hard work of government has begun for Andy Burnham. The new prime minister will be forced to confront a multitude of thorny issues, among which is the question of the UK’s partnership with the US. So what will the so-called “special relationship” look like in the Burnham-Trump era, and…

The Conversation · Jul 22

Supreme Court ruling hands Trump sweeping new powers and limits Congressional oversight

Donald Trump recently took to his Truth Social platform to celebrate a Supreme Court judgment. In response to the court’s decision in Trump v Slaughter on June 29, he posted: “90 years of precedent has been COMPLETELY AND UNEQUIVOCALLY OVERRULED, greatly increasing Presidential Power at a time when it is…

The Conversation · Jul 21

Quote of the day by Franklin D. Roosevelt: "Men are not prisoners of fate, but only prisoners of…"

Franklin D. Roosevelt said this in a speech on the fourteenth of April, 1939, months before the Second World War began. "Men are not prisoners of fate, but only prisoners of their own minds," he told the audience. "They have within themselves the power to become free at any moment."…

The Times of India · Jul 7

Springwood review – timely tale of British monarch’s mission to the US

Robert Lindsay excels as Franklin D Roosevelt in Richard Nelson’s fascinating retelling of King George VI’s diplomatic visit in 1939

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30

Norman Rockwell’s White House painting that sparked a lawsuit, sold for $7.25 million and inspired a WWII love story is now on public view

One of Norman Rockwell's most remarkable works has gone on public display for the first time, bringing together a fascinating mix of American history, courtroom drama and an unexpected wartime romance. The four-panel painting, So You Want to See the President!, was created in 1943 to portray life inside the…

The Times of India · Jun 26

Quote of the day by Franklin D. Roosevelt: 'It is better to swallow words than...' Life lessons on emotional intelligence, thoughtful response, exercising restraint, discretion and patience

Quote of the Day by Franklin D. Roosevelt reminds people that speaking with care can prevent regret and protect relationships. The quote, "It is better to swallow words than to have to eat them later," teaches emotional intelligence, patience, restraint, and thoughtful communication. It also highlights the value of pausing…

The Economic Times · Jun 25

Iconic Norman Rockwell sketches go on public display for first time ever

The four 1940s-era sketches show people from all walks of life waiting to see President Franklin D. Roosevelt

The Independent UK · Jun 25

Rare Winston Churchill despatch boxes from Second World War go to auction

The pieces will be sold next week in Christie’s Exceptional Sale: Masterworks Across Cultures

The Independent UK · Jun 24

Four Churchill boxes expected to fetch up to £215,000 at auction

The pieces will be sold next week in Christie’s Exceptional Sale: Masterworks Across Cultures.

Evening Standard · Jun 24

20 Legendary Treasures That Vanished Without A Trace And Remain Missing Today, , According To A Historical Researcher

To explore the mysteries behind these famous disappearances, Bored Panda once again turned to Ali Mujtuba Zaidi, a researcher at "The Historical Insights." Drawing on historical records, archaeological evidence, and centuries of speculation, Mujtuba compiled a list of legendary treasures that were lost, hidden, or stolen, and that continue to…

Bored Panda · Jun 23