It was in 1582, Pope Gregory XIII instituted a major reform of the calendar, which has since been almost universally adopted.

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Elizabeth Taylor is one of the most legendary, enduring celebrities of all time. Here's everything you need to know.

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If you were into Spartacus for the brutal clashes the betrayals that went one step too far and indiscriminate slaughter you'd be in good company.

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Ratan Tata passed away a year ago, leaving a void in Indian public life. An associate of three decades writes that Tata was very personification of decency, whose guiding principle was that people des ...

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So disjointed is Labour’s annual meet, the messaging differs from room to room. Attendees agree only on fear of Reform ...