Eleanor Raab joined The Almanac in 2024 as the Menlo Park and Atherton reporter. She grew up in Menlo Park, and previously worked in public affairs for a local government agency. Eleanor holds a ...

Merton was a major Augustinian house from 1117 - 1538 AD. The setting of two royal coronations - those of Eleanor of Provence in 1236, and Henry VI in 1437 - the nave of the church was longer than ...

Eleanor Antin was born in New York City in 1935. An influential performance artist, filmmaker, and installation artist, Antin delves into history—whether of ancient Rome, the Crimean War, the salons ...

Eleanor Antin’s discusses the historical figure Helen of Troy, and how she became the inspiration for photographic works such as Constructing Helen (2007). ART21: Homer’s story of Helen of Troy is ...

The French Navy Ship PROVENCE arrived at the Port of Colombo on a formal visit yesterday morning (16 ) She was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with the time-honoured naval traditions. The ...

The trial of former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife Lady Donaldson on charges relating to alleged historical sex offences is to be delayed. At Newry Crown Court on Friday, Judge Paul ...

A little history can be a bad thing, and President Donald Trump’s little glimpse of history appears to be limited to the 1897-1901 administration of President William McKinley, which may explain ...

Break out the baguettes for these iconic French sandwiches, from Provence's pan bagnat to the croque monsieur (and madame) of Parisian bistros. Molly McArdle has written and edited stories about ...