150K views · 4.5K reactions | What's the story behind Turner's 'The Fighting Temeraire'? Director of Collections and Research Christine Riding explores one of the nation’s most beloved paintings, currently on display at @LaingArtGallery in Newcastle upon Tyne until 7 September. Learn more about National Treasures: https://bit.ly/40zyrBh | National Gallery | Facebook

The HMS Temeraire was launched #OnThisDay in 1798. The 98-gun ship 'Temeraire' played a distinguished role in Nelson's victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Turner’s painting shows its final journey, as the ship is towed from Sheerness in Kent along the river Thames to Rotherhithe in south-east London: https://bit.ly/2Pbnlzb | National Gallery

19K views · 32 reactions | Ron Perlman stars in the new Liam Neeson movie Absolution, but surprisingly does not star in Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein adaptation for Netflix, even though he'd be absolutely perfect for the role. Perlman explains why and discusses his deep friendship with del Toro. Ron Perlman #Absolution #RonPerlman | MovieWeb | Facebook