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...

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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...

　　 　　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...