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Medieval dungeons, remote islands and foreboding edifices are just some of the places of incarceration in Notorious Prisons. Tales of torture and woe, wrongful imprisonment, dangerous escapes and infamous inmates are accompanied by images of creepy cells and the dank chambers in these monuments to crime. As the archaic prisons of old gave way to progressive policies in the 19th century and eventually modern prison systems, stories of riots and
...Following her surprise revelation that she had undergone abdominal surgery in January, Princess Kate vanished from the public eye for 70 days. Then, on March 22, she explained why. “It has been an incredibly tough couple of months for our entire family. The surgery was successful. However, tests after the operation found cancer had been present,” Kate said in an emotional video posted on the Kensington Palace Instagram account that left the
...In one specific area of Scotland—a place many might not know or think about were it not for “Nessie”—a 1,500-year monster hunt continues. Since the earliest centuries, human curiosity has fixated on the secrets concealed in the freshwater loch carved into the Scottish Highlands. Anecdotal evidence of something unusual in those depths abounds, while credible journals and literature give life to scientific and speculative theories. And even
...China is a land like no other, a land of over 1 billion souls and over 3,000 years of history. Ruled for millennia by mighty dynasties, its people are industrious and inventive, hardened by centuries of war, political upheaval and the ambitions of its leaders. From its early days under the First Emperor to the rise of Mao and the surveillance state being built by President Xi Jinping, this is the story of a fascinating nation that looks set to
...For this special issue, we’ve pulled together a wealth of content on three of the biggest conflicts of the 20th century. Beginning with World War I, we explore what life was like for those living and fighting on the front line. From there, we head to Britain to discover the experiences of those on the home front during World War II: food shortages, aerial bombing and new opportunities for women. Finally, we finish our special edition with a closer
...When an Airy Frogfather grants Flamingo's wish for a fancy new home for his inflata-pals, he's pumped! But to claim the palace, the gang will have to go up against Sir-Spits-A-Lot,
..."He sunk his teeth into her heart and she let him."
As crown princess of Marghazar, Durkhanai Miangul will do anything to protect her people and her land. When her grandfather, the Badshah, is blamed for a deadly assault on the summit of neighboring leaders, the tribes call for his head. To assuage cries for war, the Badshah opens Marghazar's gates to foreigners for the first time in centuries, in a sign of good faith. His family has
...She made her decision. Now she has to live with it.
Durkhanai Miangul sealed her lover's fate when she sent him through a door where either a lady or a lion awaited him. But her decision was only the beginning of her troubles. Durkhanai worries that she might not be the queen her people need or deserve when conflict threatens her kingdom.
Her presumed-dead father comes back with a vengeance and wishes she join him in his
Grand castles, pyramids, cave drawings…through the centuries, men and women have created great works of art and edifice in attempts to communicate, glorify and honor their lives. Archeologists and scientists have worked to understand the motivation and inspiration behind so many of these treasures. People’s impulse to leave their mark continues today with modern marvels that speak to the artistic drive of humankind. Wonders of the Ancient &
...She's out to prove that there's no such thing as choosing happiness.
Isadora Bentley follows the rules. Isadora Bentley likes things just so. Isadora Bentley believes that happiness is something that flat-out doesn't exist in her life—and never will.
As a university researcher, Isadora keeps to herself as much as possible. She avoids the students she's supposed to befriend and mentor. She stays away from her neighbors
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