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　　 　　Today in History is a daily newsletter from Britannica. (more) Today in History—March 26: Great Britain Passes the Murder Act Written by Tara Ramanathan Assistant Technology Editor at Encyclopedia Britannica. Tara Ramanathan Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content...

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　　 　　Shared traditions Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby (left) and Pope Francis (right) leading a vespers service in Rome in 2016. The two faith leaders signed a common declaration celebrating the shared faith and traditions of Anglicans and Roman Catholics. (more) What’s the Difference Between Anglicanism and Roman Catholicism? Written by Melissa Petruzzello Melissa Petruzzello (she/her) is Assistant Managing Editor...

　　 　　Mark Hamill American actor Mark Hamill in 2018. (more) Mark Hamill American actor Also known as: Mark Richard Hamill Written by Sanat Pai Raikar Sanat Pai Raikar is a quizmaster and writer based out of Bangalore, India. His first quiz book, Three's A Quiz, was written from memory. Sanat has cofounded Quizarre, which provides quiz, crossword,... Sanat Pai RaikarAll...

　　 　　Nella Larsen Nella Larsen, author of Quicksand (1928), photographed in 1927 by James L. Allen. (more) Quicksand novel by Larsen Written by Nicky Marsh Nicky Marsh works at the University of Southampton, where she is director of the Center for Cultural Poetics. Her work has appeared in journals including New Formations, Postmodern Culture,... Nicky Marsh Fact-checked by Britannica Editors...

　　 　　Star power Ryan Gosling in Project Hail Mary (2026), based on a 2021 book of the same name written by Andy Weir. (more) The Science Behind Project Hail Mary Written by Anoushka Pant Anoushka Pant holds a degree in elementary education, with a focus on mathematics, education, and psychology, from Miranda House, University of Delhi. Anoushka PantAll Fact-checked by...

　　 　　Masala chai Earthenware mugs of warm and aromatic Indian spiced tea. (more) Is “Chai Tea” Redundant? The linguistic and colonial histories of a hot beverage Written by Charles Preston Charles Preston is Associate Editor for Religion at Encyclopædia Britannica. Charles Preston Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from...

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　　 　　Today in History is a daily newsletter from Britannica. (more) Today in History—March 27: Cleopatra Crowned Queen—Again Written by Amy Tikkanen Amy Tikkanen is Managing Editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. Amy Tikkanen Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or...

　　 　　Reclined bovine A group of cattle relaxing in a field, with two of them lying down. (more) Is Cow Tipping Real? Written by Teagan Wolter Teagan Wolter is Associate Editor of Anthropology at Encyclopædia Britannica. Teagan Wolter Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained...

　　 　　Golden ghost crab (Ocypode convexa) This species, endemic to Australia, can walk sideways like many Brachyurans. Ghost crabs are one of the fastest crab species in the world, capable of achieving a speed of 10 miles (16 km) per hour when running on land. (more) Why Do Crabs Walk Sideways? Written by Manjishtha Bhattacharyya Manjishtha Bhattacharyya is an editor...