"All men are fools. And what makes them so is having beauty like what I have got."
Rest in peace, Glenda Jackson, firebrand of Hollywood and the House of Commons.
"Heroism breaks its heart, and idealism its back, on the intransigence of the credulous and the mediocre, manipulated by the cynical and the corrupt."
A happy (un)heavenly 75th birthday to the late Christopher Hitchens.
The world endures a poorer place.
"The dangers threatening us are great but great too is our strength, and there is no reason why we should not succeed in… establishing the structure of this united Europe whose moral concepts will be able to win the respect and recognition of mankind…"- Winston Churchill
#ECHR
“My dear friends, this is your hour. This is not victory of a party or of any class. It’s a victory of the great British nation as a whole."
Victory in Europe Day, 8 May 1945.
The most successful military alliance celebrates 75 years. I'll always be extremely proud and grateful to have played a very small part in its history
@NATO
#article5
#democracy
#europe
#peace
📜✍️ 75 years ago, 12 countries united to guarantee each other’s freedom and security. These founding members signed the North Atlantic Treaty, and NATO was born.
Today, 32 Allies stood together as the Treaty was displayed at NATO HQ for the first time in history
#1NATO75years
Amazing news!
@thetimeteam
should be brought back to our TV screens every year without break. (Take note
@Channel4
). The world over would be a far more peaceful place if we all appreciated the history of our ancestors.
@Tony_Robinson
@HelenGeake
🔍Prepare for the dig of a lifetime this June! 🔍
We're thrilled to announce an extraordinary partnership at the legendary Sutton Hoo site!
Watch the full trailer of what we have been up to this evening on our YouTube Channel from 7pm!
@GoldCaro
Be careful with your enthusiasm! I'm sure both Vince and I will be mobilising as many as we can to make a difference over the next 4 years. 😆
"The only things left standing were a church, a sacred Tree, symbol of the Basque people... A sight that haunted me for weeks was the charred bodies of several women and children huddled together in what had been the cellar of a house..."
Guernica, 26 April 1937
On this day in history, the Canadian Expeditionary Force launches an attack on Vimy Ridge. By the end of the first day, much of it was captured. 3,598 Canadian soldiers fell, while 7,004 were wounded.
#Vimy
#WW1
#Arras
#WesternFront