Medieval land survey of England (1086)
Greece has pressed for the permanent return of the Parthenon sculptures from the British Museum. Prime Minister Mitsotakis has argued that any arrangement must recognise Greece’s ownership and reject a “borrowed” solution, framing reunification as essential to cultural integrity. The conversation follows recent remarks about a Bayeux Tapestry loan model as a potential template for a deal.
A roundup of Scotland’s haunted pubs and related tales, drawing on sources from The Scotsman, BBC and The Guardian. Historic England researchers contest the veracity of “oldest pub” claims, while regional pubs report ghostly sightings and legends tied to centuries of local history.