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Where did Jane Austen live in England? What is the setting of The Princess Bride? Where did Jane Austen live in London? Where does Volpone take place? Where does the novel Beartown take place? Where does The Snows of Kilimanjaro take place? Where does Love in the Time of Cholera take pl...
Veteran Anne Marie Adkins could drive across town in San Antonio to see the total eclipse, but opted to join an astronomer-led tour to Mazatlán, Mexico, betting on clear skies there. She’s been thwarted by clouds on other trips. For the 2017 U.S. ecl...
Where did the tournament take place in Ivanhoe? Where does Girl on the Train take place? In Greek mythology, where does Athena live? Where did Shakespeare meet Anne Hathaway? Where does The Da Vinci Code take place in Rome? What era was The Princess de Cleves written in? Where does All...
Modern London is a vast, sprawling place that will be a little confusing at first, a patchwork of distinct neighborhoods that range from “Royal” St James to the burgeoning East End. As such there is no universal “best neighborhood” in London. London’s best attractions are spread out, ...
“The Addams Family” Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family. A man her parents have never met. And if that weren’t upsetting enough, she confides in her father and begs him not to ...
Diana was noticeably uncomfortable in her little black dress and told Princess Grace of Monaco, also in attendance, that the dress she was wearing was two sizes too small. Lady Diana, Princess Grace of Monaco, and Prince Charles mingle at a music event, London, 1981. photo credit: Tim Grah...
Green’s conversational writing style, use of anecdotes and humor, and unabashed self-exploration made me feel as if I was fully walking in the shoes of another, learning new perspectives, and asking myself things that I’ve never considered before. That’s what great writing does!
Many Disney live-action remake advocates have argued that recreating classic films can help introduce older stories to newer audiences. Jungle Book is the one that actually does that. Escalating Mowgli's jungle adventure to its most cinematic, director Jon Favreau managed to make one of Disney's...
In this political climate & shitty time of history, everyone is always looking for a laugh. So finish icing your cupcakes and pull out the penis sprinkles! They don’t taste great, but neither does the real thing. Just as I said with the batter, I do encourage being “On-Theme.” ...