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One of UK’s oldest private schools put on market for £5 million after closure

There are several notable alumni of Ruthin School, including John Lennon’s son Julian

The Independent UK · Sep 10

The five best Lake District museums – recommended by a historian

Most people come to the Lake District seeking the great outdoors. Boating, camping and hiking are a big part of the national park’s appeal. But indoor attractions matter here, too. This is one of the wettest parts of Britain, after all, and when the rain stops play, the region’s museums…

The Conversation · Apr 7

How a desperate lie saved a Gustav Klimt portrait from the Nazis – and helped shape its record sale price

Gustav Klimt’s Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer has sold to an anonymous phone bidder for US$236.4 million (£180.88 million) at Sotheby’s New York. Only Leonardo Da Vinci’s Salvator Mundi has achieved a higher hammer price. For modern art, Klimt is the uncontested champion.

The Conversation · Nov 24, 2025

Man hospitalized after being hit by a rollercoaster at Ohio theme park

The man was hit at ‘68 mph’ by Banshee rollercoaster, according to officials

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2024

Five mysterious ancient artefacts that still puzzle archaeologists

Archaeologists are often described as “stumped” or “baffled” by their discoveries. But, in reality, specialists have a good grasp of what most historical objects were created for. But there are a few exceptions to this rule.

The Conversation · Jun 5, 2024

A maharaja’s guide to Art Deco | Yeshwant Rao II Holkar’s commissioned furniture to be auctioned at Christie’s

From a stained glass bed to an armchair with a built-in ashtray, exquisite pieces commissioned by the flamboyant maharaja Yeshwant Rao II Holkar will shine at Christie’s Paris this week

The Hindu · Sep 29, 2023

Mayank Mansingh Kaul’s list of small but memorable museums to visit

House in havelis and overlooking the Himalayas, these under-the-radar museums offer visitors an intimate experience

The Hindu · Jun 9, 2023

Survivor of 'nasty doctor' Al-Qaeda chief killed by 'ninja' strike hails brutal death

Former US ambassador Prudence Bushnell said there is "one less mass murderer in the world" after the death of Ayman Al-Zawahiri. In 1998, she was injured US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania were devastated by bombs

Daily Mirror · Aug 9, 2022