It's a matter of opinion, of course, but here are the bare facts: Captain Robert Falcon Scott reached the South Pole in January 1912 to find he had been pipped by Norwegian Roald Amundsen and died ...

HMS Dauntless, HMS Richmond, RFA Tidespring, an Astute-class submarine, HMCS Ville de Québec (Canada), HNoMS Roald Amundsen (Norwegian frigate), HNoMS Maud (Norwegian tanker/support ship ...

In the book, he describes a feeling of not belonging in Denmark and yearning for adventure, like his globetrotting heroes throughout history, such as Roald Amundsen, Hernan Cortes and Ibn Battuta.

It comes as ‘Giant’, his award-winning and provocative portrayal of Roald Dahl and his antisemitism, transfers to the West End.

Roald Dahl would be “immediately” cancelled in today’s world, the Hollywood actor portraying him in the West End has said. John Lithgow, who has won plaudits for his portrayal of the Charlie ...

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Sunday led the conferment of the Presidential Medal of Merit to Gloria Romero, Margarita Araneta Forés, Pilita Corrales, and Nora Aunor.

An important subculture is still active today, and thriving, thanks to the community of artists and patrons connected to the Grenning Gallery, which is currently hosting the exhibition “Painting ...

WASHINGTON — Some 80 years after their groundbreaking contributions in World War II, the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion received the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian ...

WASHINGTON, D.C., USA — A Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony honoring a group of Black women who served overseas during World War II, brought hundreds of people to the nation’s capital Tuesday.

Making her debut at the UIL state track and field, Preston walked away with a bronze medal in the Class 5A girls high jump. A satisfying experience for some, the final result only made the Lubbock ...

A teacher from Australia was reunited with an opal gifted by his class to the children's author Roald Dahl more than 30 years ago. Mark Taylor, 57, made a special trip to the Roald Dahl Museum and ...

Ahead of Neptune Strike, the UK ships were joined by Spanish frigate Méndez Núñez and Norwegian ships HNoMS Maud and HNoMS Roald Amundsen. Between now and December, the Carrier Strike Group ...