An Election Entertainment by William Hogarth, 1754-1755
Politics & History

Never Mind That Extra Second, What Happened to Those 11 Days?

The 1752 British transition from Julian to Gregorian calendar added 11 days to people's lives.
Older black and white drawing of the presentation of the Magna Carta
Politics & History

Magna Carta at 800

The Magna Carta's 800th birthday is this year.