Category: Entertainment and Movies

Ant Middleton says the military armor he built over 14 years is finally softening—and he’s glad. The former soldier turned TV presenter and author talks about joining the Army at 16, combat tours, and why he now feels more at home in broadcasting and books than he ever did in uniform. He calls the shift a sign of growth, not weakness.

In my latest research, I discovered that the tale of Beauty and the Beast is much older than many of us thought. The story's origin traces back to ancient times, with its first literary version appearing in 1740, penned by French novelist Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve. The more popular shortened version by Jeanne-Marie Le Prince de Beaumont came about in 1756. So, in reality, this beloved tale is nearly 300 years old, proving that classic stories truly stand the test of time.