Ancient Egypt's Ramses II Exhibition Comes to Battersea
A landmark exhibition, Ramses and the Pharaohs’ Gold, opens at Battersea Power Station in February 2026. See 180 priceless artefacts, many never before in the UK. Book tickets now.
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Egypt beats Angola 2-1 to reach AFCON 2025 knockouts
Mohamed Salah inspires Egypt to a crucial 2-1 victory against Angola, securing their place in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 knockout stages. Read the full match report.
Activist Apologises for Historic Tweets After Egypt Release
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah issues an unequivocal apology for 'hurtful' historic social media posts, following his return to the UK after years of imprisonment in Egypt. Read his full statement.
Activist apologises for historic tweets after UK return
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah apologises for 'hurtful' old social media posts after his release from Egyptian prison. Read his full statement and the political reaction.
Ancient Lime Tree and Crown Shyness in Old Sulehay Forest
Stand beneath a 500-year-old small-leaved lime in Old Sulehay Forest, where crown shyness creates a silent canopy. Discover the ancient craft of coppicing and signs of a climate-driven comeback for this rare British giant.
UK faces questions over support for activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah
Successive UK governments face criticism from Jewish groups for campaigning to release activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah, whose offensive social media posts have surfaced. Read the full story.
Starmer criticised for activist's 'extremist' posts
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under fire for celebrating the return of British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah from Egypt, following revelations of his past social media posts. Critics condemn the 'endorsement'. Read the full story.
British-Egyptian Activist Returns to UK After Prison Release
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah reunites with family in UK after release from Egyptian prison. Read the full story of his journey and the political campaign for his freedom.
Egypt reach Afcon knockouts with Salah penalty win over South Africa
Mohamed Salah's penalty secured a 1-0 win for 10-man Egypt against South Africa, sending them into the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stages. Read the full Afcon roundup.
Egyptian-British Activist Reunited with Family in UK
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah lands in London after Egypt lifts travel ban, allowing him to reunite with his son in Brighton after a decade-long ordeal.
Egypt's Four Seasons: A Hotel That Ruins All Others
A travel journalist's stay at Four Seasons resorts in Cairo and Sharm El Sheikh set an impossibly high bar for luxury, service, and experience, making every other hotel pale in comparison.
Stockton's Wood's secret WWII role as bomber hideout
Explore the hidden history of Stockton's Wood in Merseyside, where WWII aircraft were concealed. Discover its transformation from a wartime hideout to a vital deadwood habitat today.
Salah's stoppage-time winner breaks Zimbabwe in Afcon
Mohamed Salah scored a dramatic 91st-minute winner as Egypt came from behind to beat Zimbabwe 2-1 in their Africa Cup of Nations opener. Read the full match report.
Bronze Age skull circle used as ancient flood defence
A circle of human skulls from a Bronze Age settlement in Cambridgeshire may have been a ritual defence against rising waters. Discover the story of Must Farm and our age-old battle with floods.
DNA Solves Mystery of Roman-Era Beachy Head Woman
Advanced DNA sequencing reveals the true origins of Beachy Head Woman, a Roman-era skeleton once thought to be Britain's earliest known black Briton. Discover the full story of the 'local girl from Eastbourne'.
Rafah Crossing to Open for Gaza Residents to Enter Egypt
Israel announces the Rafah border crossing will open imminently, allowing Gazans to cross into Egypt under a EU-supervised mechanism. Read the latest updates.
6,000-Year-Old Conch Shell Trumpets Found in Spain
Archaeologists discover Neolithic conch-shell trumpets in Catalonia, used 6,000 years ago for communication and music. Hear the sounds of our ancient ancestors.
New Study Deepens Peru's Band of Holes Mystery
Fresh archaeological research reveals surprising new details about Peru's mysterious Band of Holes, challenging previous theories about this ancient enigma. Discover the latest findings.
900-Year Easter Island Statue Mystery Solved
After 900 years, researchers reveal how Easter Island's massive moai statues were moved using rope-rocking method. Discover the ancient secrets of Rapa Nui engineering.
Egypt Black Friday: Nile Cruise & Red Sea Holiday Under £430
A huge Black Friday price drop offers a 10 or 14-night Nile cruise and all-inclusive Red Sea holiday from £429. Includes flights, transfers, and winter sun.
Trump targets Muslim Brotherhood with terror designation
US President Donald Trump has initiated the process to designate certain chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood as foreign terrorist organisations. Discover the global implications of this significant move.
BBC's Civilisations: Ancient Echoes of Modern Crisis
New BBC series Civilisations: Rise and Fall draws chilling parallels between ancient collapses and contemporary society. Essential viewing on iPlayer now.
Civilisations: Ancient Rome's Lessons for Modern Crises
As BBC Two's Civilisations: Rise and Fall explores the British Museum's artefacts, discover what history warns us about being on the brink of disaster. Plus, tonight's TV highlights.
Stone Age Teen's DNA Found in 10,500-Year-Old Birch Gum
Genetic analysis of prehistoric birch tar chewed 10,500 years ago in Estonia reveals a brown-eyed, brown-haired teenager. This remarkable discovery connects us directly with Stone Age life.
16 Ancient Canoes Found in Wisconsin Lake Dating 5,200 Years
Archaeologists uncover 16 submerged Indigenous canoes in Lake Mendota, revealing a 5,200-year-old prehistoric 'parking lot' used by ancient travellers. Discover this remarkable find.
Neanderthals and Humans Kissed, Oxford Study Finds
Groundbreaking research from the University of Oxford suggests Neanderthals likely kissed both each other and early modern humans, challenging perceptions of ancient relationships.
Massive 3,600-year-old city discovered in Kazakhstan
Archaeologists uncover a 346-acre Bronze Age settlement in Kazakhstan, revealing advanced metallurgy and challenging nomadic stereotypes. Explore the lost 'City of Seven Ravines'.
Holocaust Artefacts Auction Sparks Outrage
A German auction house faces calls to cancel a 'shameless' sale of over 600 Holocaust documents. Survivors urge basic decency. Read more and join the call.
Saturday Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on Music, History & Sport
Dive into this week's challenging Saturday quiz. Can you answer all the questions on country music legends, ancient parliaments, and Olympic events? Put your knowledge to the test!
Ancient Greek hotel-museum opens in Matera's cave dwellings
Step back in time at Moyseion, an immersive hotel-museum in Italy's ancient cave city of Matera. Experience living history through authentic rituals, music and cuisine from the Magna Graecia era.
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