Books
Military action dries out when Cornwell’s series takes a turn from the gallantry of the sea to land battles during the Napoleonic Wars.
April 30, 2004
Entertainment & Arts
Simon Armitages translation The Death of King Arthur presents a familiar legend in an unexpected light; Bernard Cornwell pits Vikings against Saxons in Death of Kings.
April 27, 2012
Simon Armitage’s translation ‘The Death of King Arthur’ presents a familiar legend in an unexpected light; Bernard Cornwell pits Vikings against Saxons in ‘Death of Kings.’
Ever since his debut in “The Big Fix,” Roger L.
Sept. 4, 1988
Television
BBC America’s “The Last Kingdom” has quickly drawn comparisons to several well-known series: Imagine a mash-up of the action of “Game of Thrones,” the historical particulars of “Downton Abbey,” drama of “The Tudors” and the grittiness of “Vikings” all set against the backdrop of the nascent England’s lesser-documented origins.
July 31, 2015
Real Estate
Housing: A city panel refuses to grant historic status to Lincoln Place Apartments. Owners plan renovations that will significantly raise rents.
Dec. 7, 2000
The Siren’s Call: A once and future epic
Claudia Albert, administrative assistant: “Cruel As the Grave” by Sharon Kay Penman (Henry Holt).
Oct. 25, 1998
“Orphan Black” and “Broadchurch” are coming back for more on BBC America.
July 9, 2014