Britannia

Britannia was the Roman and Greek term for the geographical region of Great Britain which was inhabited by the Britons and is the name given to the female personification of the island. It is a term still used to refer to the island today. The name is Latin, and derives from the Greek form Prettanike or Brettaniai, which originally designated a collection of islands with individual names, including Albion or Great Britain; however, by the 1st century BC, Britannia came to be used for Great Britain specifically. In AD 43 the Roman Empire began its conquest of the island, establishing a province they called Britannia, which came to encompass the parts of the island south of Caledonia (roughly Scotland). The native Celtic inhabitants of the province are known as the Britons. In the 2nd century, Roman Britannia came to be personified as a goddess, armed with a trident and shield and wearing a Corinthian helmet.

The Latin name Britannia long survived the Roman withdrawal from Britain in the 5th century, and yielded the name for the island in most European and various other languages, including the English Britain and the modern Welsh Prydain. After centuries of declining use, the Latin form was revived during the English Renaissance as a rhetorical evocation of a British national identity. Especially following the Acts of Union in 1707, which joined the Kingdoms of England and Scotland, the personification of the martial Britannia was used as an emblem of British imperial power and unity. She was featured on all modern British coinage series until the redesign in 2008, and still appears annually on the gold and silver "Britannia" bullion coin series. In 2015 a new definitive £2 coin was issued, with a new image of Britannia.

'Britannia' is featured as a movie character in the following productions:

L.A.dy Dior (2011)

Actors: Marion Cotillard (actress), John Cameron Mitchell (writer), John Cameron Mitchell (director), Mark Fite (actor), Todd Sherry (actor), Claudia Katz (actress), Daniela Sea (actress), Whitney Dylan (actress), Chip Smith (editor), Stefanie Klausmann (actress), Terry McShane (producer), Dom Freeman (producer), Caesar Barajas (actor), Mark Fite (actor),

Genres: Comedy, Short,

The Entertainer (1960)

Actors: Harry Saltzman (producer), Albert Finney (actor), Thora Hird (actress), Laurence Olivier (actor), John Addison (composer), Tony Richardson (director), Miriam Karlin (actress), Nigel Davenport (actor), Alan Bates (actor), Joan Plowright (actress), Charles Gray (actor), Shirley Anne Field (actress), Alan Osbiston (editor), Roger Livesey (actor), Daniel Massey (actor),

Plot: Archie Rice, a pathetic music hall comic, plagued by debts, manipulates those around him in a defiant and selfish attempt to survive against improbable odds. He drinks, makes crude philosophical jokes about sex and politics and humiliates his lamenting, gin-soaked wife. Archie lures his father, Billy Rice, out of retirement for a benefit performance which will ultimately bring financial aid to Archie and his impractical investments.

Keywords: adultery, alcoholic, alcoholism, anger, bankrupt, based-on-play, beauty-contest, behind-the-scenes, blackpool-illuminations, character-study
Genres: Drama,
Taglines: As the applause grew fainter ... As the spotlight grew dimmer ... His women were younger!

Quotes:

Billy Rice: You were a pretty little thing. Not that looks are important - not even for a woman. You don't look at the mantelpiece when you poke the fire.

Archie Rice: [to unresponsive audience] Don't clap too loudly, it's a very old building.

Archie Rice: Look at these eyes. I'm dead - behind these eyes. I'm dead.

Archie Rice: Old Archie isn't going to get his oats after all.

Frank Rice: Cheer up love, life isn't as bad as all that, and even if it is, there's nothing we can do about it.

The Common Cause (1919)

Actors: Marjorie Rambeau (actress), Albert E. Smith (miscellaneous crew), Huntley Gordon (actor), J. Stuart Blackton (director), Herbert Rawlinson (actor), Anthony Paul Kelly (writer), J. Stuart Blackton (producer), Sylvia Breamer (actress), Ian Hay (writer), Irene Castle (actress), Lawrence Grossmith (actor), Effie Shannon (actress), Violet Heming (actress), Louis Dean (actor), Charles Stuart Blackton (actor),

Genres: Comedy,
Taglines: The War Story With a Laugh, a Thrill and a Throb.

Heroes of the Sea (1918)

Actors: Kitty Darling (actress), Roscoe C. Spurin (producer),

Genres: Short, War,

Peace with Honour (1902)

Actors: Cecil M. Hepworth (actor), Cecil M. Hepworth (director), Percy Stow (director), May Clark (actress), Norman Whitten (actor),

Genres: Short, War,

photo: AP / Andrew Harnik

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at a news conference at Theodore Roosevelt High School in Des Moines, Iowa, Friday, Oct. 28, 2016.

Fury intensifies over FBI director's cryptic letter about Clinton emails

Edit The Guardian 29 Oct 2016

As insiders say emails came from device of disgraced ex-congressman Anthony Weiner, both sides question James Comey’s timing and deviation from protocol. Hillary Clinton has led a chorus of Democratic party fury over the FBI’s decision to investigate a new batch of her staff’s emails, a review announced just 10 days before the presidential election and in a striking break with law enforcement tradition ... Read more ... “It’s aberrational.” ... ....

photo: AP / Thierry Monasse

European Council President Donald Tusk, left, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, center, and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker prepare to leave the room at the end of an EU-Canada summit at the European Council building in Brussels, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016.

CETA: EU and Canada sign historic trade deal

Edit Al Jazeera 30 Oct 2016

After being held up by objections from Belgian farmers, controversial deal marks first EU agreement with a G7 country ... ....

photo: AP / Marko Drobnjakovic

A woman prays over a grave of a family member at a graveyard damaged by Islamic State extremists in Qayara, some 31 miles, 50 km, south of Mosul, Iraq, Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016.

Human shields in Iraq: The new ISIS strategy in fight for Mosul

Edit CNN 30 Oct 2016

Near Bashiqa, Iraq (CNN)The reports are disturbing. Tens of thousands of men, women and children snatched from their homes and forced into the center of Mosul as the battle intensifies to drive ISIS out of Iraq's second-largest city. The intent is sinister. Using civilians as human shields is ISIS's attempt to hold onto the city, the jewel of its self-proclaimed caliphate ... They can try to hold out and survive the fierce fighting ahead ... ....

photo: Public Domain / NASA/Bill Ingalls

A photograph of astronaut Neil Armstrong.

Neil Armstrong's Widow Found A Mysterious Bag Tucked Away In Her Closet (Photos)

Edit Opposing Views 29 Oct 2016

The widow of astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, discovered a mysterious bag full of equipment from the moon landing buried in his closet. Carol Armstrong reportedly found the white bag, known as a McDivitt purse, filled with wrenches, lamps, cables and the 16mm camera that included footage of the Apollo 11’s descent on the moon’s surface ... Mrs ... NASA via Gizmodo ....

photo: AP / Gregorio Borgia

Italian firefighters escort a frightened woman just as an aftershock rattled Norcia, central Italy, after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.6 struck central Italy, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016.

Powerful quake rattles Italy; no deaths immediately reported

Edit The Hindu 30 Oct 2016

A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.6 on Sunday rocked the same area of central and southern Italy hit by quake in August and a pair of aftershocks last week, sending already quake-damaged buildings crumbling after a week of temblors that have left thousands homeless ... He said authorities were responding with helicopters as many roads were blocked from rockslides ... quake ... Mr ... Spuri said ... Pironi told The Associated Press....

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The politics of nostalgia

Edit Open Democracy 31 Oct 2016

Since Brexit, the Sun has run a campaign demanding that British passports be returned to their traditional blue covers as a “symbol of British independence.” The Daily Telegraph has called on the UK Government to resurrect the Royal Yacht Britannia (decommissioned in 1997), so that it can “rule the waves” and secure international trade deals for post-Brexit Britain....

Britannia Awards Presenter Jennifer Lawrence Shares More Than The Stage With Honoree Jodie Foster

Edit Inquisitr 30 Oct 2016

The British Academy’s annual Britannia Awards, which took place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills this year, gave presenter Jennifer Lawrence the opportunity to share her admiration for legendary actress and filmmaker, Jodie Foster ... Exquisite!!! #Repost @cocoperezinsta with @repostapp ・・・ There's a lot going on in this dress AND it works so well!!! #JenniferLawrence at the Britannia Awards....

Ancient Egypt’s Most Bizarre And Extremely Creepy Curses

Edit Inquisitr 30 Oct 2016

The history of ancient Egypt is characterized by the practice of magic and belief in the supernatural, with curses being used in numerous contexts. One of those was in tombs to deter thieves and treasure hunters ... The following is an outline of some of the most bizarre and extremely creepy, ancient Egypt curses. A curse on the Britannia ... Some of the items were transported into the country via a Royal Air Force Britannia plane....

Stoke v Swans: The big talking points (Swansea City Association Football Club Ltd)

Edit Public Technologies 30 Oct 2016

(Source. Swansea City Association Football Club Ltd). Bob Bradley goes in search of a first Premier League victory when Swansea City head to Stoke City on Monday night. Here we look at the big talking points as the Swans travel to the Potteries. Maw of the same, please ... In their six visits to the Britannia Stadium, the Swans managed only one victory - when Jason Price and Kristian O'Leary were on target in a 2-1 win back in 2001 ... 200 up ... 3....

Stoke City v Swansea City guide

Edit Sporting Life 30 Oct 2016

Here is our complete guide for Stoke v Swansea at the Britannia Stadium (kick-off 2000 GMT, Monday October 31, Sky Sports 1), which includes our betting verdict, the important team news, quotes from both managers, key Opta statistics and details of the Sky Bet odds to help you with your bets and Fantasy Football decisions ahead of the weekend.Stoke v Swansea. Betting verdict ... Verdict ... Team news ... ....

2016 BAFTA Los Angeles Britannia Awards - Show

Edit The Oklahoman 29 Oct 2016

Jodie Foster accepts the Stanley Kubrick Britannia ......

Britannia Awards Bring Out Jennifer Lawrence, Jodie Foster, Tom Hanks for Awards, Campaigning

Edit IMDb 29 Oct 2016

The Britannia Awards are an enterprise from BAFTA-Los Angeles, the Hollywood arm of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts....

Samuel L. Jackson, Ang Lee, Jodie Foster Among Britannia Awards Honorees

Edit IMDb 29 Oct 2016

Loving the art of storytelling was a key theme throughout the night at the Beverly Hilton at BAFTA/La’s Britannia Awards ... Broccoli Britannia for Worldwide Contribution to Entertainment from ......

Jennifer Lawrence hails 'my vote for president' Jodie Foster at Britannia Awards

Edit Belfast Telegraph 29 Oct 2016

Jennifer Lawrence tipped Jodie Foster to run for US president as she was honoured by Bafta Los Angeles at the Britannia Awards. Share Jennifer Lawrence hails 'my vote for president' Jodie Foster at Britannia Awards ... Jennifer Lawrence tipped Jodie Foster to run for US president as she was honoured by Bafta Los Angeles at the Britannia Awards....

Britannia

'Britannia' is featured as a movie character in the following productions:

L.A.dy Dior (2011)

The Entertainer (1960)

Quotes:

The Common Cause (1919)

Heroes of the Sea (1918)

Peace with Honour (1902)

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Fury intensifies over FBI director's cryptic letter about Clinton emails

CETA: EU and Canada sign historic trade deal

Human shields in Iraq: The new ISIS strategy in fight for Mosul

Neil Armstrong's Widow Found A Mysterious Bag Tucked Away In Her Closet (Photos)

Powerful quake rattles Italy; no deaths immediately reported

You can search using any combination of the items listed below.

The politics of nostalgia

Britannia Awards Presenter Jennifer Lawrence Shares More Than The Stage With Honoree Jodie Foster

Ancient Egypt’s Most Bizarre And Extremely Creepy Curses

Stoke v Swans: The big talking points (Swansea City Association Football Club Ltd)

Stoke City v Swansea City guide

2016 BAFTA Los Angeles Britannia Awards - Show

Britannia Awards Bring Out Jennifer Lawrence, Jodie Foster, Tom Hanks for Awards, Campaigning

Samuel L. Jackson, Ang Lee, Jodie Foster Among Britannia Awards Honorees

Jennifer Lawrence hails 'my vote for president' Jodie Foster at Britannia Awards

Jennifer Lawrence shows off cleavage and tiny waist in goddess dress at Britannia Awards

Jodie Foster, 53, looks half her age in sexy sheer Burberry dress at Britannia Awards ...

Video: Samuel L Jackson among big winners at Bafta's Britannia Awards

Britannia Awards Bring Out A Starry List Of Honorees, Presenters And Oscar Hopefuls – And Ricky Gervais