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Country Life Magazine – October 2, 2024 Preview

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Country Life Magazine (October 1, 2024): The latest issue features…

Mud-gilded places

In the first of a new series exploring England’s varied landscapes, John Lewis-Stempel discovers a paradise for wildlife amid the bleak desolation of the estuary

Pretty Chitty-Bang-Bang, we love you

Mary Miers reveals the origins of Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang, as Ian Fleming’s beloved magical flying car prepares to turn 60

Travel

Rosie Paterson digs out some private hideaways
Steven King experiences how the other half lived as he stays in the homes of some illustrious names
A trip to Tuscany is the perfect tonic for Pamela Goodman

The rest is history

Michael Hall examines the noble art of history painting through the output of such masters as van Dyck, Rubens and Fuseli

Inigo Lambertini’s favourite painting

The Italian ambassador picks a profound classical work of art

Homesick for the olden days

Carla Carlisle takes a wistful look at history and admits we didn’t realise we had it so good

A Georgian triumph

John Goodall reveals the eight winners in this year’s Georgian Group Architectural Awards

Handsome and genteel

In the second of two articles, Jeremy Musson charts the revival of George Washington’s Mount Vernon mansion in Virginia

The legacy

Carla Passino hails the founders of the peerless Wallace Collection

Our last hurrah

October is the time for filling up winter stores, says Lia Leendertz

Bury me in a willow-shaped coffin

English osier beds are enjoying a revival, finds Jane Wheatley

Another string to the bow

Harry Pearson meets Britain’s master luthier Roger Hansell

The good stuff

Hetty Lintell goes wild for jewellery

Interiors

Bright and beautiful paint and wallpaper, with Amelia Thorpe

London Life

Rosie Paterson follows the V&A’s precious cargo
Samantha Cameron is in the hot seat
Jack Watkins relives Primrose Hill’s Death Pyramid plan
John Goodall asks whether enough is enough for the capital’s skyline

The world on the doorstep

Caroline Donald visits the gardens of China, Italy and Africa without leaving Seend Manor in Wiltshire

Kitchen garden cook

Melanie Johnson on quince

Foraging

John Wright gets imaginative in the kitchen with sweet chestnuts

The show must go on

James Fisher can’t see beyond an England cricket win in Pakistan

News, Newspapers, Views

The New York Times — Tuesday, October 1, 2024

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Israeli Military Announces Ground Invasion of Southern Lebanon

The military said it was targeting Hezbollah infrastructure in villages close to the Israel-Lebanon border.

Adams’s Lawyers Ask Judge to Dismiss Federal Bribery Charge

Lawyers for Mayor Eric Adams of New York filed a 25-page memo arguing that the conduct described in the indictment against him did not meet the definition of bribery.

Helene Killed People Across the South. Here Are Some of Their Stories.

After the Category 4 hurricane made landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast and pummeled the Southeast, some victims’ portraits were coming into focus.

Jimmy Carter Approaches the Century Mark, Eclipsing His Presidential Peers

Nineteen months after entering hospice care, the 39th president is set to turn 100 on Tuesday. His birthday wish? A chance to vote for his party’s candidate one more time.

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The New York Times — Monday, Sept. 30, 2024

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As Hezbollah Threat Loomed, Israel Built Up Its Spy Agencies

After the 2006 war with Hezbollah, Israel invested heavily to intercept the group’s communications and track its commanders in a shadowy war that ultimately led to the killing of the group’s leader.

Israel Strikes Multiple Fronts, Including Long-Distance Attack on Yemen

The escalation of violence between Israel and Iran-backed proxies across the Middle East threatened to bring the combatants closer to an all-out regional war.

A Wisconsin City Welcomed New Refugees. Then the Angry Billboards Went Up.

Eau Claire had a plan. But opponents, mostly from rural areas, were convinced that the newcomers would destroy their Midwestern way of life.

Trump Allies Bombard the Courts, Setting Stage for Post-Election Fight

Republicans are filing a barrage of election lawsuits in the final weeks of the presidential campaign. The cases may be a road map for a legal battle over the results.

Adventure, Documentaries, Exhibitions, Travel, Videos

“Expedition Amazon”: The Beginnings Of The River

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National Geographic (September 24, 2024): Presented by ‪@ROLEX‬ Over the course of two years, teams of Explorers on the Rolex and National Geographic Perpetual Planet Amazon Expedition have studied the Amazon River Basin from source to mouth – across six countries.

In this bonus material to National Geographic’s “Expedition Amazon” documentary, premiering on 10 October, National Geographic Explorers Thomas Peschak, Fernando Trujillo, Thiago Silva and Julia Tavares guide us from the farthest source of the river, the Nevado Mismi in Peru, to the official start of the Amazon at the Brazilian Meeting of the Waters.

Along the way we meet an adored Colombian rescue manatee named Moechi, and travel to rare Bolivian clearwaters, where gilded catfish are plentiful.

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Country Life Magazine – September 25, 2024 Issue

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Country Life Magazine (September 24, 2024): The latest issue features…

Life on the hedge

Richard Negus reveals how the ancient art of hedgelaying plays a crucial role in creating countryside highways for British Wildlife.

Playing fast and loose

Matthew Dennison unmasks the tough-talking, gun-toting highwaywomen who brazenly ruled the roads of Britain

US Special

The latest in Stateside luxury on land and sea; Charles Harris Charts the birth of Liberty; Agnes Stamp relives the golden age of transatlantic travel; Charlie Thomas gets his kicks on Route 66; Russell Higham tunes up for Newport and all that jazz; Rosie Paterson checks in on New York hotels; Tom Parker Bowles finds out what’s hot in US food; and Melanie Bryan looks at Country Life across the pond.

The Legacy

Laurence Olivier takes centre stage once more as Kate Green applauds his crucial role in the founding of the National Theatre

Foraging

It’s a magnet for dirt and earwigs, but don’t let that put you off — anyone for cauliflower-fungus cheese, asks John Wright

Love in a dry climate

Kendra Wilson marvels at the innovative design of a desert garden at Ghost Wash in the Paradise Valley, Arizona

The swing of the pendulum

It’s high time we celebrated the golden age of British horology, suggests Huon Mallalieu, as he finds out exactly what made our master clockmakers tick.

A well-resorted tavern

In the first of two articles, Jeremy Musson charts the remarkable history and preservation of Mount Vernon, George Washington’s former home in Virginia

Singing the end-of-summertime blues

A does of digging is just what the doctor ordered for John Lewis-Stempel as he attends to shake off his gloomy mood

Navigating nostalgia

Joseph Phelan is at the tiller for a joyous canal-boat journey — to the Industrial Revolution and back — on Britain’s canal network

And, as always, much much more

Tours, Travel, Videos

Travel Tour: Budapest – “Instagram Vs Reality”

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DW Travel (September 22, 2024): Budapest looks like a fantastically romantic city on social media. But does this image live up to reality?

Video timeline: 00:00 Intro 00:45 Széchenyi thermal baths 03:20 Liberty Bridge 05:20 Fisherman’s Basion

We make the check at three popular spots: the Széchenyi thermal baths, Liberty Bridge and the Fisherman’s Bastion.

Culture, Documentaries, History, Tours, Travel, Videos

Travel & History: ‘Journey To The Heart Of Egypt’

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TRACKS – Travel Documentaries (September 21, 2024): Experience the thrilling journey through Egypt’s timeless allure, where you’ll discover ancient temples and pyramids while unravelling the secrets of mummification.

Witness how these grand traditions continue to resonate in modern Egypt, where ancient rituals blend seamlessly with contemporary faith, as the living pay tribute to the deceased with heartfelt prayers, vibrant processions, and the promise of a celestial afterlife.

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Gastronomic Travel: Split To Dubrovnik In Croatia

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MICHELIN Guide (September 20, 2024): An Unforgettable 2-Day Itinerary from Split to Dubrovnik on the Dalmatian Coast in Croatia! Kick off your adventure in the lively city of Split, soaking in its rich culture and history.

Day 1 – Starting in Split Lunch at Il Ponte Trogirn, MICHELIN selected restaurant Dinner at Zrno Soli, MICHELIN selected restaurant Stay for the night at Hotel Ambasador in Split, recommended by the MICHELIN Guide.

Day 2 – Ending in Dubrovnik Boat Tour along Mali Ston Bay picnic Dinner at Vapor Restaurant, attached to Hotel Bellevue in Dubrovnik Stay at Bellevue for the night, MICHELIN recommended hotel.

Take a scenic boat tour in the picturesque town of Trogir, where stunning coastal views await. Journey towards the enchanting Dubrovnik Riviera, with a delicious stop at Mali Ston Bay to savor fresh oysters for lunch, a local delicacy. Explore finally the magical city of Dubrovnik, known for its breathtaking beauty and historical charm.

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National Geographic Magazine – October 2024

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National Geographic Magazine (September 19, 2024) – The new issue features ‘AMAZON’ – Mysterious. Majestic. Mortal. A Remarkable Journey to one of the Most Important Places on Earth….