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1066 and all that: how the Normans shaped Britain
Ten sixty-six is the most memorable date in English history. On October 14 that year Harold, the last Anglo-Saxon king of England, and most of his army were cut down at the Battle of Hastings, and William, Duke of Normandy earned his nickname "William the Conqueror". As I explain in my forthcoming series on the Normans, part of a BBC season on ...
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The Rear Naked Column 07.29.10: The Art of Selling a Fight
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'Story Land,' by Jim Miller, the book where fantasy lives
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Bear Rampage Kills 1 At Mont. Campground
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UFC 117: Anderson Silva Vs. Chael Sonnen
FC 117 is headlined by the match-up between reigning champion Anderson Silva vs Chael Sonnen.
In the not so distant future, Bellator Fighting Championships is returning to Chicago.
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Family's fight to bring body home
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Pacquiao quotes Frost, Buffer in 1st House speech
Manny Pacquiao has taken the seat as a newly elected Philippine congressman and quoted American poet Robert Frost -- and famed ring announcer Michael Buffer -- in his first House speech.
UFC on Versus: Can Jon Jones Clean Up the Janitor?
UFC on Versus Jones vs. Matyushenko is almost upon us, which means it's time to break down the main events on the card.
Rihanna - Rihanna Boards Battleship
Rihanna is set to make her acting debut following a casting in Peter Berg's 'Battleship'. Rihanna will make her big screen debut in 'Battleship'. The 'Rude Boy' singer will star alongside Alexander Skarsgard and Taylor Kitsch in the movie, based on the popular board game of the same name.
Big John McCarthy Back With UFC
Maybe it was a matter of time. Maybe it was Dana White getting over his issues with one of the better MMA referees out there.
'I fought Darth Vader for a second time'
Like many 8 year olds, Candon Biggs loves showing off his Disney and Star Wars toys.
Top Five Fighters Who Could Defeat Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva is considered by many to be the greatest pound-for-pound fighter in the world.
Margarito did crime but also did time, let him fight Pacquiao
Do you honestly believe that the fight should take place between Manny and "Margocheato" as you called Margarito should take place? I know you are more than an avid fan of Manny and I'm sure as hell that you were treated very well when you were in the Philippines.
Lyoto Machida Confirms Fight With Rampage Jackson
Lyoto Machida Confirms Fight With Rampage Jackson Posted by Larry Csonka on 07.26.2010 So says Lyoto... On his Twitter , Lyoto Machida confirmed that his next fight will be against Rampage Jackson.
We're pleased to reveal a major addition to our group. An agreement in principle has been reached and we'll have a formal announcement soon, but we wanted to give you a jump on the good news.
Neighbours fight planned halfway house in Calgary's Manchester district
The Parkhill-Stanley Park Community Association Members are headed to City Hall on Monday to fight the proposed relocation site of a halfway house.
UFC Quick Quote: How many wins before Jon Jones gets a light heavyweight title shot?
"Jon just burst onto the scene but has looked so exciting in all his fights. I'm not privy to the thinking of Dana [White] on the matter, but Jon Jones is certainly one of those guys with a lot of expectation who Dana and Joe [Silva] will have to nurture in the correct way.
'The Expendables' Cast Premieres Movie for Marines
Sylvester Stallone joined his costars Terry Crews, Steve Austin and Randy Couture , a vet who served six years, to premiere their new action film 'The Expendables' to those Marines stationed at the Camp Pendleton Marine Base in San Diego, Calif.
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