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The astonishing true story of two World War I prisoners who pulled off one of the most ingenious escapes of all time. Imprisoned in a remote Turkish POW camp during World War I, having survived a two-month forced march and a terrifying shootout in the desert, two British officers, Harry ... more >
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Brian Friel, Playwright Called the Irish Chekhov, Dies at 86 – The writer behind such classics as Dancing at Lughnasa, Faith Healer, and The Loves of Cass McGuire died last week at his home in Ireland. Before becoming a playwright, Friel contemplated becoming a priest, taught math, and wrote short stories ... more >
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When the Birds and the Bees Were Not Enough: Aristotle’s Masterpiece – There is an odd perception that certain societies throughout history have shunned sex. The New England Puritans, for example, are erroneously blamed for sexual attitudes that are actually much closer to the Victorians. Couples who were not in ... more >