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Birmingham Repertory Theatre

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View of the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, England

5 Paintings You Can’t Miss in Birmingham

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What’s the Difference Between Great Britain and the United Kingdom?

Rural Irish landscape, Sligo, Ireland.

Why Is Ireland Two Countries?

Queen Elizabeth II on her Coronation Day (June 2, 1953) holding the Sovereign's Sceptre with Cross in her right hand the Orb in her left, in an embroidered and beaded dress by Norman Hartnell, a crimson velvet mantle edged with ermine fur, with the Coronation ring, the Coronation necklace, and the Imperial State Crown. The backdrop depicts the interior of Westminster Abbey; photograph by Cecil Beaton. (British royals)

5 Fascinating British Coronation Objects

King Charles III and Queen Camilla (Camilla, Queen Consort) wave from the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Coronation of King Charles in London, England on May 6, 2023

British Royal Line of Succession

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Mona Lisa, oil on wood panel by Leonardo da Vinci, c. 1503-06; in the Louvre, Paris, France. 77 x 53 cm.

Why Is the Mona Lisa So Famous?

"Landing of Columbus" by John Vanderlyn, oil on canvas; commissioned 1836/1837, placed 1847. In the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C. 12' x 18' ft. (3.66 m. x 5.49 m.) Christopher Columbus and members of his crew are shown on a beach

5 Unbelievable Facts About Christopher Columbus

Close up of praying mantis walking on stone ground against a blurred background in Japan

6 Animals That Eat Their Mates

Monitor. Varanus salvadorii is a monitor lizard found in New Guinea can grows to 2.7 metres (9 ft.) aka Tree crocodile, Crocodile monitor, Salvadori's monitor, artellia, reptile

7 of the World’s Most Dangerous Lizards and Turtles

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What Comes After Terabyte?

William Shakespeare

The Death of Shakespeare

Nelson Mandela, undated photo.

15 Nelson Mandela Quotes

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Hoarding a UK mental health emergency – Birmingham group warns • Apr. 27, 2025, 8:02 PM ET (BBC)

Birmingham poet says city is 'still amazing' despite bin strike • Apr. 26, 2025, 5:16 AM ET (BBC)

Joe Lycett invites bugler to create Birmingham anthem • Apr. 26, 2025, 4:16 AM ET (BBC)

Plea to not burn recycling during Birmingham bin strike • Apr. 25, 2025, 9:18 AM ET (BBC)

Birmingham bin strike: Disaster relief volunteers collect rubbish • Apr. 24, 2025, 3:49 AM ET (BBC)

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English language school promotion illustration. Silhouette of a man advertises or sells shouts in a megaphone and emerging from the flag of the United Kingdom (Union Jack).

Another Great British Vocabulary Quiz, Innit?

Tower Bridge over the Thames River in London, England. Opened in 1894. Remains an Important Traffic Route with 40,000 Crossings Every Day.

Guess the City by Its River Quiz

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View of the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, England

5 Paintings You Can’t Miss in Birmingham

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What’s the Difference Between Great Britain and the United Kingdom?

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What’s the Difference Between Great Britain and the United Kingdom?

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What’s the Difference Between Great Britain and the United Kingdom?