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Texas businessman built King Ludwig II's dream castle in America

A castle inspired by the unrealised plans of Bavarian King Ludwig II is on the market in the Texas Hill Country. Falkenstein Castle in Burnet sits on 110 acres and contains a roughly 14,000-square-foot stone residence with seven bedrooms, six tiny homes and an additional apartment above a maintenance garage.…

The Times of India · 26m ago

World in Frames: RFI traces the stories behind the world's most famous photos

As France marks 200 years since inventor Nicéphore Niépce took the world’s oldest surviving photograph, RFI looks back at photos that changed our view of history – or even history itself. Here we tell the story of how a portrait of an unnamed woman came to represent the suffering of…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 14

These 20th century photos of Mexican workers being rounded up and sent back highlight how mass deportations from the USA are nothing new

A new exhibition traces a century of recruitment and removal, from the 1930s to the 1950s

Digital Camera World · Aug 30

Where is Lionel Richie Now? Fans Pray for Singer After Devastating Onstage Medical Emergency Forces Tour Halt

Lionel Richie postpones Chicago and Columbus shows after a dizzy spell in St Paul forces him offstage, leaving fans asking where he is now and sending waves of support online.

International Business Times UK · Jun 26

Trump's 'Historian' Who Ranked Him Above Stalin And Hitler Was Really A Golf Caddy, New Book Reveals

Donald Trump's claim of being ranked above infamous leaders by a 'presidential historian' is traced to Dave King, a businessman and golf caddy, raising questions about credibility and political influence.

International Business Times UK · Jun 19

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, The Federalist remains an indispensable guide to understanding the constitutional system and the nation’s enduring independence

More people are talking about the Declaration of Independence now than they likely have for decades, largely because of the festivities, exhibits, historical commemorations and other public events associated with the upcoming 250th anniversary of American independence.

The Conversation · Jun 8

The soundtrack to mega-metal videogame Doom has been added to the Library Of Congress, alongside Weezer’s debut album and music by Beyoncé and Taylor Swift

The library contains sound recordings which are “culturally, historically or aesthetically important, and/or informs or reflects life in the United States”

Metal Hammer · May 19

The original Doom soundtrack joins 'our national playlist' in the US Library of Congress

Bobby Prince's groundbreaking soundtrack is one of 25 recordings inducted into the famed Library of Congress today.

PC Gamer · May 14

Supreme Court ruling: The latest in history of diminishing minority voting rights

Divided along ideological lines, the U.S. Supreme Court on April 29, 2026, issued a ruling that severely weakens a provision of the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965. That provision, known as Section 2, prohibited any discriminatory voting practice or election rule that results in less opportunity for minority groups…

The Conversation · Apr 30

87 Rare And Interesting Photos From A Time We Will Never Get The Chance To Experience In Real Life

As much as we enjoy modern photography, there’s nothing quite like the impact of historical black-and-white snapshots of events. There’s something intensely appealing about vintage images, and we wanted to share our love of old-timey photography with you. After going through the vast archives of the internet, our team has…

Bored Panda · Apr 14