London had been ravaged by plague since the summer of 1592, with high mortality rates in the city and suburbs meaning the playhouses were closed for business for twenty of the following twenty-two months.
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Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2026
Collectors and parents began sending Hoban photos of their own childhood playhouses, helping identify rare models, missing accessories and even how certain sets originally looked.
Two weeks later, Allen downscaled the North American itinerary, swapping several big arenas for small arenas and small arenas for amphitheaters.
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Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
30 Oct. 2026
No, Rome was not built in a day, but it was built at breathtaking speed, its temples, amphitheaters, and aqueducts rising with the help of a magical blend of volcanic ash and lime.
In order to ensure the long-term sustainability of major investments in stadiums and arenas, governments must first prioritise the development of the troubled local sports sector.
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Martin K.N Siele,
semafor.com,
30 Oct. 2026
Two weeks later, Allen downscaled the North American itinerary, swapping several big arenas for small arenas and small arenas for amphitheaters.
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