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A cartoon by Natalie Horberg.

Emma Thompson’s Golden Globe speech for SENSE AND SENSIBILITY (1995) remains one of the funniest acceptance speeches ever. Accepting the award, she hilariously “channeled” Jane Austen, delivering a witty tribute that completely stole the show.

The work of contemporary Montreal artist Dominique Fortin #WomensArt #CanadianArtistsWeek 🇨🇦

A cheerful world unfolds in this scarce 1933 first edition of The Jolly Gnome, illustrated by Ida Bohatta-Morpurgo. mflibra.com/products/1933-sc… This charming early printing captures the gentle humour and warmth that made Bohatta-Morpurgo a beloved illustrator of European picture books. The small format, bright colours and folkloric touches give this copy a delightful, old-world character that appeals to collectors of early gnome literature and classic illustrated tales. #BookWithASoul #MFLIBRA #OwnAPieceOfHistory #IdaBohattaMorpurgo #GnomeStories #1930sIllustration #VintagePictureBook #RareBooks #CollectorTreasure

Behind-the-scenes at Buckingham Palace yesterday for The King’s Birthday Parade.

Cary Grant initially hesitated to take the role, feeling he was too old to play a romantic lead opposite Audrey Hepburn — a concern that ironically became part of the film’s timeless charm. Before the final casting, the project was briefly considered for younger stars like Warren Beatty and Natalie Wood, which would have completely changed its tone and legacy. Despite the age gap concerns, the chemistry between Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant became one of the defining reasons the film is still remembered as a classic. What could have been a different movie entirely became a timeless blend of romance, suspense, and effortless old Hollywood elegance. 🎬 Charade (1963)

Pope Leo XIV is inviting Catholics around the world to join him in praying a rosary for peace on May 30. The Holy Father is set to pray the rosary live from the Lourdes Grotto in the Vatican Gardens at 7 p.m. Rome time. Monsignor Walter R. Rossi, rector of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., will join Pope Leo in praying the rosary with a simultaneous livestream at 1 p.m. ET, according to a May 22 press release. Shrines that have joined the initiative, coordinated by the Dicastery for Evangelization, include: the Shrine of the Mother of God (Zarvanytsia, Ukraine); the International Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage (Antipolo, Philippines); the Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary (Fátima, Portugal); the Shrine of Our Lady Queen of Peace (Medjugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina); the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes (Lourdes, France); the Shrine of St. Charbel Annaya (Byblos, Lebanon); and the Pontifical Shrine of the Holy House (Loreto, Italy). “As the preeminent Marian shrine and patronal church of the United States, the basilica joins shrines throughout the world in this worldwide rosary with the Holy Father,” according to a statement from the basilica in Washington, D.C. “All are invited to participate in this special moment of unity and prayer for peace throughout the world.” During his homily at Pentecost, Leo called Catholics to pray to the Holy Spirit to “save us from the evil of war, which is overcome not by a superpower but by the omnipotence of love.” Leo has issued repeated calls for peace around the world, including the Middle East, Africa, and Ukraine, since the start of his pontificate. ewtnnews.com/world/us/vatica…

Stained glass roof of The Peace Portal, National Liberty Museum, Philadelphia by glass artist Ulla Darni #womensart

“When I have a house of my own, I shall be miserable if I have not an excellent library” ~ Jane Austen

This splendid tabletop, with finely-detailed flowers, fruit, birds, insects and foliage, was made in Florence in the 1630s by setting semi-precious stones into black marble. This “pietre dure” form of engraving was one of the most prestigious and expensive of its time norwichcastle.wordpress.com/…

What a beautiful cover for Jane Austen’s novel ‘Pride & Prejudice. This cover is the #Swedish Edition!

Remembering Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 1926 – 2022. © All Rights Reserved.

Roses for the Roses. A limited edition LP of ‘For The Roses’ is available for Record Store Day 🌹 The new release features her original cover artwork illustration and a rose-colored disc. Make sure to get yours at participating indie music retailers. #RSD2026 @recordstoreday

A rose for love, a violet for faithfulness, a whole garden speaking in secret. mflibra.com/products/1884-fi… This beautiful 1884 first edition of Language of Flowers, illustrated by Kate Greenaway, reflects the Victorian tradition of floriography, the art of sending messages through flowers. Each bloom carries a meaning, turning simple bouquets into quiet expressions of feeling. #BookWithASoul #MFLIBRA #OwnAPieceOfHistory #KateGreenaway #LanguageOfFlowers #VictorianBooks #RareBooks #IllustratedBooks #AntiquarianBooks

Anna Alma-Tadema, teenaged daughter of the more famous Lawrence, shows her prodigious talent in these paintings of the Drawing Room at 1A Holland Park ~ with Rossetti’s chalk study for ‘Mariana’ on the wall ~ and her father’s library at Townsend House (1880s)

Enjoying the decorative artistry in this splendid pair of doors in Prague, from round 1900 (Arnim Schulz) flickr.com/photos/arnimschul…

9/3/26 2,400 years ago, this terracotta plate with models of food was placed in a tomb to provide sustenance for the deceased in the afterlife ~ pomegranates, grapes, figs, nuts, cheeses, and breads (Paestum, southern Italy) reddit.com/r/SarcophagusPorn….

Admiring this skilful mosaic of a jellyfish in a sparkling sunlit sea, from Great Houses of Havana, by Hermes Mallea (Monacelli Press) greathousesofhavana.com/purc…