Fantasy books and films are a massive hit with both readers and spectators. Although the tales occur in a fictional realm, the characters always speak with British accents instead of American accents.

Though Star Wars is an American franchise, it has international appeal, and it has featured actors from all over the world. As such, there is a wide variety of accents present in the Star Wars ...

For two countries whose histories are so intertwined, the United States and England have some pretty notable distinctions. Think miles vs. kilometers, dollars vs. pounds and driving on opposite sides ...

Why is it that when Americans — well, at least this American — hears a British accent, we think they’re smart, but the opposite, I’m sure, does not hold true? And not all British accents, mind you. I ...