Articles related to "Gentleman"

Following are names of the colonists who reached Virginia in 1607 aboard the Susan Constant, Godspeed and Discovery. Occupations are given for these Jamestown founders.

Following are names of the colonists who reached Virginia in 1607 aboard the Susan Constant, Godspeed and Discovery. Occupations are given for these Jamestown founders.

Throughout history, the traditional British gentlemen's club has provided a place for London's leading men to form social alliances and plan political strategies.

A review of the long-awaited League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: The Black Dossier by Alan Moore and Kevin O'Neill.

The Carlton Club began as a political organization and grew into a club of influential members who helped shape the UK's modern Conservative party.

The BBC's Psychoville spanned many genres and characters, but remains a compelling, skillful mystery that anyone who likes good, slightly odd television should check out.

Jared Hess' weird stew of absurdity, surrealism, unexplained folly and parades of weirdos is uniquely subculture.

Robberies, escapes, and a detective's murder resulted in fear and bold headlines in Toronto, Canada.

A gentleman's lust for life is never to be questioned unless, of course, it entails dueling in Goliath-sized mechanical jumpsuits in a quest to win the Lady's boobies.

Kelly Macdonald plays a guardian angel who attracts morally challenged men in this dark and intricate tale set during the winter months in Chicago.

Get a job as a dance host on board a cruise ship for a discounted cruise vacation

Moliere's view of a woman's role in the 17th century, through the character of Mrs. Jourdain, turns conventional stereotypes on end, and indicts traditional decorum.

Kelly Macdonald and Bobby Cannavale co-star in this quiet film about redemption.

Can Ne-Yo's third time up to bat measure up to his first two attempts? Come in and take a "Closer" look at the man who penned "Miss Independent."

Following the cliffhanger ending of BBC series Psychoville, its fans have mobilised in an online campaign to let the BBC know, in no uncertain terms, that they want more.

Boodle's was founded by a Prime Minister and named after a head waiter. It was a place of leisure and political connection for the 18th century gentleman.

During the 18th and the 19th centuries, Brooks's gentlemen's club was a place for gaming, male bonding and political intrigue.

White's, the UK's oldest and most prestigious gentlemen's club, is one of the places where centuries-old British tradition still thrives.

"The Chap" was launched in 1999 as an alternative to the rather vulgar, more "laddish" publications of the time, such as "Loaded," "Maxim" and "FHM."

Though often called a romantic comedy, Two Gentlemen of Verona stresses the bonds of male friendship over love, and calls out for a feminist reading.

The tale of Lucy Locket was never intended for children. We don't know who Lucy was but Kitty Fisher, daughter of a German immigrant, had a meteoric rise from the gutter

The Athenaeum Club once brought together great minds such as Charles Darwin and Charles Dickens. With so many brilliant minds in one place, conversation was never dull.

Possessing great intelligence and energy, this brachyacephalic breed loves to play as well as cuddle.

Turf Club was started as a gambling club and grew into one of the most exclusive clubs in England. Today some of most influential British men of all ages are members.

BBC Comedy Psychoville arrives on DVD on Monday August 8th. Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith's have produced a great comedy follow up to The League of Gentlemen.

The League of Gentlemen co-stars Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton come up with a bizarre comedy series to rival their own famous creation.

A selection of the most important and influential British TV shows beginning with the letter L.

The lowest members of society, the medieval commoners of Europe were broken down into two classes each with individual ranks and titles.

After Dick Turpin, the foreign born Claude Duval was probably England's most famous Highwayman.

It was Hollywood's golden year - but you'd hardly know it from the slate of dark films that were released

Picking up the check, letting you choose the location, and making eye contact can tell you a lot about your date's personality.

What's the difference between Jack Daniel's Black Label, Gentleman Jack and Single Barrel? Find out here!

Also known as 'The Gentleman Bandit' he achieved almost folk hero status due mainly to his demeanor and lack of violence in his robberies.

Ever wondered why many Chinese traditional art and ceramics feature the bamboo stem? The reasons can be found in ancient and modern culture.

From a twenty-year old Hollywood contract player to today's International bon vivant, find out how George Hamilton keeps the ladies in line and himself on top.

Renowned graphic novelist Alan Moore (V for Vendetta, The Watchmen) will make a cameo appearance on an upcoming episode of The Simpsons.

The non-toxic way to absorb odours around the home, in your car and even your shoes brought to you by one entrepreneur based in B.C.

Shedding her clothes for money seemed like an easy way to pay the bills, but what Ruth Fowler never counted on was that she'd lose herself in the exchange

Two Gentlemen of Verona provides comic subplots based on love, alongside the more serious romances of the main characters.

Lucien Lelong was a French fashion designer whose beautiful clothes inspired society women of the twenties and thirties.

Michael Chabon's serial novel, originally published in The New York Times Magazine, provides a swashbuckling adventure equally entertaining and interesting.

Brief historical notes of the most popular Christmas Victorian Carols that include Silent Night, The First Noël, The Wassail Song, and God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.

In this interview, author Neil Gaiman (Coraline, Smoke and Mirrors) talks about how he got into Hollywood on his own terms.

The second round at Wimbledon sent several seeds slipping into the sunset on both the gentlemen's and ladies' sides of the Championships.

Shakespeare's puns range from witty to bawdy to poetic. But why does he use them, and what are their effects?

For two decades, there's been a strong British voice in American comics, especially outside the superhero genre. A few writers have emerged at the head of this movement.

Henri Desire Landru was a serial killer who operated in post-World War I France. Marie Guillin and Andree Babelay are two further victims of this French Bluebeard.

Accessories are the most inexpensive and underestimated pieces that can be used to complement any gentleman's wardrobe.

Beau Brummell was the grandson of a shopkeeper who grew up to be the close confidant of the future King of England. His influence on men's fashions is evident today.

The Virginia Company dispatched 144 men and boys on three ships which left England in December of 1606 and arrived in Virginia in May of 1607.