England has multiple political parties, including the Conservative Party, the Labour Party, and the Liberal Democrats. The parties work together towards common goals, but the system can lead to lengthy debates. Wales has Plaid Cymru, Scotland has the Scottish National Party, and Northern Ireland has the Democratic Unionist Party. Each party has its own goals […]
The National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, England, consists of three sites showcasing the relationship between the sea, ships, and stars. The Maritime Galleries display collections of ships and seafaring life, the Royal Observatory educates visitors about astronomy and navigation, and the Queen’s House displays maritime paintings and portraits. The museum is publicly funded and offers […]
The National Army Museum in London was established in 1960 by Royal Charter to collect and preserve British military artifacts and documents dating back to 1066 AD. It has a universal approach to military history and is located in Chelsea, close to the Royal Hospital Chelsea. Admission is free, and the museum is funded annually […]
A study by Queen Mary University of London has found that the UK’s ring-necked parakeet population was not started by Jimi Hendrix, as urban legend suggests, but by ordinary people releasing their pets. The researchers used a forensic method based on serial crime profiling to track the birds’ population growth and suggested that many people […]
Over 9 million people in the UK suffer from loneliness, which can lead to illness and premature death. The appointment of a “loneliness minister” aims to develop a national strategy to address social isolation and its causes. In the US, 42.6 million adults over 45 experience chronic loneliness. More than nine million people in the […]
