Cromwell’s Cosmetics
Recent analysis shows that Oliver Cromwell owned pots of fancy scented soaps. Now he’s been branded by the U.K. press as a “metrosexual.”
Posts tagged: Parliament
Aung San Suu Kyi, Member of Parliament?
She’s been elected, say reports. If the vote holds up, it will be an amazing turn of events.
Meet the Guy Your Guy Is Named For
The notorious Guy Fawkes was the inspiration for the word guy. But lasting fame didn’t come cheap.
Gordon Brown to Step Down
Gordon Brown will give up his post as leader of the Labour Party, meaning he’ll be done as Prime Minister by September at the latest. The deal is thought to improve Labour’s chances of making a coalition government with the Liberal Democrats.
Parliament’s 20 Most Bizarre Expenses
In case you haven’t been following the expense scandal in Britain, The Telegraph has a helpful guide to the craziest claims.