Category Archives: History

Edward (Ted) Kennedy dies of cancer

The death has taken place of the last of the Kennedy Brothers, Ted, at the Kennedy family home in Hyannis Port, Cape Cod. 77 year old Senator Kennedy had been battling cancer since May 2008 and dies less than 2 … Continue reading

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Celebrities flock to DC for Obama inauguration

Up to 2 million people are expected to descend on Washington DC on Tuesday to witness the transition to a new America under Barack Obama. Among them will be actors, musicians, talkshow hosts, chefs and other celebrities who would not normally be … Continue reading

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New Pyramid discovered in Egypt

A new pyramid has been discovered in the Egyptian region of Saqqara, the sprawling necropolis and burial site of the rulers of ancient Memphis. The 4,300-year-old pyramid is said to

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