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A feather quill in an inkwell at the forefront of a golden sunset-lit cityscape along a river, with the Globe Theatre on the right and text overlayed reading "Shakespeare's Everyday Words" alongside a swirling pattern of words.

History · 27 JuneWords Shakespeare Invented: Everyday Words and Phrases We Still Use TodayRead the story →

A historic church interior features a carved wooden altar table, an ornate tapestry, and a large stained-glass window depicting religious figures in vibrant colors.

History · 10 JuneJohn Harvard: The Southwark Butcher's Son Whose Deathbed Bequest Founded America's Most Famous University

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