Historically, English football-supporting culture has had a well-known darker side. But in recent decades, as the England men’s team’s trophy drought has continued, some of its unofficial anthems have acquired an endearingly melancholy quality. “It was nearly complete, it was nearly so sweet”, as the Three Lions song had it in the 1990s, when England exited … Read more
Archaeologists have discovered a ‘guardian spirit’ sculpture dating back to the Roman Empire, hidden beneath an ancient military site in the English countryside for 1,600 years. The sandstone statue was found in near-perfect condition during excavations of the barracks at the former Roman fortress of Vindolanda in Northumberland near Hadrian’s Wall. According to Antiquities News. … Read more
You might have noticed your favorite NFL player looking slightly different at training camp over the last several seasons. Guardian Caps, helmet coverings designed to add extra protection against head injuries, have become common in NFL summer practice sessions.What’s the future of Guardian Caps? Are NFL players required to wear them in training camp? Has … Read more
Comedian Matt Rife says he has become “legal guardian” of the Annabelle doll made by The Conjuring movie franchise. Rife, along with friend and YouTuber Elton Castee, apparently obtained guardianship of the collection from paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren — including the Annabelle doll — for at least five years, after purchasing the Warrens’ … Read more