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Harry Potter actor Sir Michael Gambon dies aged 82

He was best known for playing Professor Albus Dumbledore in six of the eight Harry Potter films

JK Rowling’s Harry Potter opening line voted among best of all time

The opening words to Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone have been voted among the most memorable and captivating opening lines from the world of literature

Thieves’ Cant: The secret language used by history’s criminals (video)

The true origins of thieves’ cant remain shrouded in mystery

Huge lost Medieval & Renaissance Castle complex discovered in Italy

Independent researcher finds lost fortified complex

2023 Greek Film Festival: Europe comes to Greece

It features films that not only celebrate Greece but also illuminate the enduring worldwide fascination with Greek culture

Queen Cleopatra’s sole surviving handwriting is a single Greek word

The remarkable document is a royal decree dated back to 33 BC

Mick Jagger says Paul McCartney was so “natural & relaxed” & “rocked it” on Rolling Stones collaboration

“I didn’t know how it was gonna work out, but he really rocked it and he loved doing it”

History’s 10 most ruthless Queens & brutal rulers (video)

You may have heard of Elizabeth Bathory, but she was not the only one...

Ozzy Osbourne has final neck surgery: “I can’t do it any more”

The star's fall aggravated an injury he sustained in a quad-bike crash in 2003, affecting his ability to walk

Behind Georgia’s 8,000-year-old winemaking tradition (video)

Unlike modern methods, these vessels remain stable due to subterranean placement, harnessing nature's finesse

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