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His son, who went on to become King Edward II, was born there, and thus began the tradition of English kings giving their heir the title "Prince of Wales." Edward II, however, did not actually pass his Welsh title to his son, Edward III, but to his grandson, also called Edward and...
As did other royals, like Lord Mount Batten in India. India was given the choice to remain in the British Commonwealth in the same way the former white settler colonies had. But shortly after independence, India declared ...
Kerry Livgren brought this track in at the last minute, during a period when Kansas was polishing up songs that would make up 'Leftoverture.' Not only did they reshuffle their plans, 'Carry On' moved to the lead-song spot, even as it hinted at Livgren's later turn toward Christian roc...
Why did British lawyers start wearing wigs? In the 17th and 18th century, wigs rose in popularity to cover up baldness, but soon after, it became a trend among the English upper-class when the King of England, Charles II, also started using a wig. Lawyers adopted the dress code t...
Their neckwear (颈饰) impressed Charles II, the king of England who was exiled (流放) to France at that time. When he returned to England in 1660, he brought this new fashion item along with him. It wasn’t, however, until the late 18th century that fancy young men introduced a more...
To be honest, I did not look for these collabs. It was like life just brought them my way, because for me I’m open to any experience. I’m open to life; I do it the best I can at any moment, you understand? Having worked with Pharrell now, Dr. Dre, Timbaland, and the Cha...
"The King Is Gone (So Are You)" "Writing on the Wall" "Radio Lover" 1990s "You Couldn't Get the Picture" "I Don't Need Your Rockin' Chair" "Honky Tonk Song" "Choices" As a collaborative artist "Yearning" (with Jeanette Hicks) "Did I Ever Tell You" (with Margie Singleton) "Wa...
texts, both to say certain things that she wishes to say and to dramatize the way her intentions and meanings get tripped up by the recalcitrance of language itself, she adds another layer of meaning to every previous novelist, a layer consisting precisely of the fact that they...