Michael Havis

2 weeks ago | dailymail.co.uk | Michael Havis

A bomb-filled 'doomsday wreck' which threatens to unleash a tsunami in the Thames is edging closer to collapse, an ominous new survey of the ship reveals. The SS Richard Montgomery sank in the Thames Estuary near Sheerness, Kent, in August 1944, taking 1,400 tons of WW2 explosives to the bottom. Her masts still loom above the water line and there are plans to remove them, lest they collapse on to the wreck and trigger an explosion.

1 month ago | msn.com | Michael Havis

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1 month ago | dailymail.co.uk | Michael Havis

The true face of Beethoven has been revealed almost 200 years after his death – and it's every bit as 'intimidating' as his reputation suggests. Despite his status as one of history's great composers, Beethoven is also remembered for his surly disposition and unkempt appearance. 'He was indeed irritable, untidy, clumsy, rude, and misanthropic,' wrote British composer Mark Wigglesworth in a blog post.

1 month ago | msn.com | Michael Havis

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1 month ago | express.co.uk | Max Parry |Michael Havis

British ship that vanished in 1787 found off the coast of IrelandA British ship that vanished with a cargo of exquisite treasures may have been found off the coast of Ireland, a tantalising new clue suggests. The Recovery was lost in 1787 while transporting expensive marbles and bronzes collected by the Earl of Charlemont during his nine-year grand tour of Europe.