The metaphor "melting pot" came from the title of a 1908 play by Israel Zangwill. This is one of a few metaphors used to describe the mixture of race and ethnicity, other labels like "fusion cuisine" or "salad bowl" are similar in topic but the definitions may vary. ...

Prime Minister. The Radical Lloyd George made a greater impact on British public life than any in 20th century. He laid the foundations of what later became the welfare state and put a progressive income tax system at the centre of government finance. He also left his mark on the system of governm...