Who was Empress Matilda? The forgotten woman who nearly became England’s first queen

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When the sinking of the White Ship decimated England’s line of succession and threw the kingdom into chaos in 1120, one teenage girl was the only heir to the British throne left standing.  Even with the—at first reluctant—endorsement of her father King Henry I, 25-year-old Matilda couldn’t achieve that historical first: ruling asContinue Reading

“It would have been okay if I had an acoustic guitar, but the electricity made it like ‘you’re not allowed’”: Joan Jett on the battles she faced to become a rock guitar icon

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(Image credit: Araya Doheny/Getty Images for Janie’s Fund) From her teenage beginnings in The Runaways to her steadfast run with her solo project, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, which spawned hits such as I Love Rock ’n’ Roll and I Hate Myself for Loving You, The Godmother of Punk –Continue Reading

New Model from Thompson Guitars

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Sponsored by Thompson Guitars: The new Thompson Deep Modified Classical Hybrid (DMC) was designed to be a crossover instrument similar to Willie Nelson’s Trigger, but with a deeper body, and we use a forward shifted X-bracing pattern. Developed for musicians that are seeking a guitar with brilliance, comfort and exceptional playability,Continue Reading

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The India Automotive Paints and Coatings Market is poised for robust expansion, projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.2% during 2024–2030, according to the latest industry analysis. This momentum is fueled by rising disposable incomes, evolving consumer preferences, expanding automotive manufacturing capabilities, and accelerated investments under major government initiativesContinue Reading