Helen Gittos, a professor of medieval history at Oxford University, in the U.K., has developed a new theory regarding the ...

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Establishing more than 50 years of professional excellence, Wm. Roger Louis is an internationally known scholar in British ...

Stephen Fry has been knighted in the U.K.’s annual New Year Honors list, while Carey Mulligan and Sarah Lancashire have been named commanders of the British Empire. Each year, the reigning ...

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Comedian and presenter named in King's New Years Honour List for his work at mental health charity; others get awards for ...

Professor Ijeoma Uchegbu has been honoured as Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire for her outstanding ...