Award-winning author Marina Lewycka dies at 79
British-Ukrainian novelist Marina Lewycka, author of A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian, has died aged 79. Discover her remarkable journey from refugee to literary sensation.
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France blocks €2m Pascal calculator export
A rare 1642 calculating machine by Blaise Pascal withdrawn from Christie's auction after French court halts export. The 'first calculator' may be classified as national treasure.
England's Perfect World Cup Qualification Record
Harry Kane's brace seals England's flawless World Cup qualification campaign as they join elite company of teams with perfect records. Discover the football history makers.
Sega Master System: Europe's 1980s Gaming Champion
Discover how Sega Master System dominated European gaming 40 years ago with superior technology and bold marketing while Nintendo focused on America. Explore its lasting legacy.
Terry Jones Biography Reveals Python's Untold Stories
Explore the extraordinary life of Monty Python's Terry Jones - historian, author and true Renaissance man. Discover never-produced Python projects in this affectionate biography.
Graham Norton Archive Season 4 Releases New Episodes
The Guardian's From the Archive returns with Season 4 featuring Graham Norton's career insights and rare audio interviews. Listen now to discover broadcasting history!
The Making of Tango's Iconic 90s Slap Ad Campaign
Discover how the controversial Tango slap ads boosted sales by 35% and became a British cultural phenomenon, despite causing real-life ear injuries. Exclusive insights from the creators.
Dr Stephen Dawson: Aids Pioneer & Sexual Health Innovator
Dr Stephen Dawson, who witnessed London's Aids crisis in the 1980s, transformed sexual healthcare in Slough. Read his remarkable story from urology to film-making.
10 Hereditary Health Risks for Brits
New research reveals a shocking gap in UK health knowledge. Discover the 10 common conditions with strong genetic links and how to take control of your health.
Dark comedy reconstructs D'Annunzio's Yugoslavian coup
Croatian director Igor Bezinović's documentary recreates Gabriele D'Annunzio's 1919 takeover of Fiume using local residents. Screening in UK cinemas from November 28. Discover this chilling proto-fascist story.
James Blunt's Chelsea Pub: A Posh Local Gem
Explore The Fox & Pheasant, James Blunt's high-end Chelsea pub. Discover its haunted history, celebrity owner, and surprising gourmet menu that goes beyond traditional pub fare.
London's Confusing Postcode System Explained
Discover the historical reasons behind London's baffling postcode system, why S and NE are missing, and how a Victorian novelist shaped the city's addresses. Uncover the secrets of the capital's postcodes.
Elspeth King: A Tribute to a Pioneering Curator
Remembering Elspeth King, the visionary museum director who transformed Glasgow's People's Palace into a vibrant record of working-class life and championed Scotland's feminist history.
Lillee's Aluminium Bat Incident: 1979 Ashes Controversy
Relive the infamous 1979 Perth Test when Dennis Lillee used an aluminium bat, causing uproar. Discover how this calculated stunt unfolded and its impact on cricket history. Read the full story.
Rare Spanish Armada astrolabe returns to Scilly
The Pednathise Head astrolabe, a rare 16th-century navigation instrument lost for centuries, has completed its global journey back to the Isles of Scilly. Discover its remarkable story.
Bill Bryson Shares Writing Secrets and Pet Hates
Author Bill Bryson reveals his writing rituals, pet peeves and surprising hidden talent in a candid interview about his revised classic A Short History of Nearly Everything.
London's Hidden Pirate Caves & Tunnels Explored
Discover the truth behind London's legendary cave network stretching to Brighton. Once used by smugglers, these hidden tunnels hold centuries of secrets. Explore the history now!
100 Greatest Ashes Cricketers Ranking Unveiled
Discover who made the definitive list of the 100 greatest Ashes cricketers in history. Explore legendary players and iconic moments from cricket's fiercest rivalry.
Golden Hinde gets £4m makeover for 30th anniversary
London's iconic Golden Hinde replica ship is undergoing a major £4 million starboard refurbishment. The project, using English oak and local materials, celebrates 30 years in Southwark. Visit the ship during works!
21 Nostalgic Photos for Your Friday Feeling
Journey through 21 joyous nostalgic photos from the 1920s to the 1990s. Relive Friday buzz, fish and chips, and celebrity moments. What's your favourite Friday memory?
New Zealand Overhauls Curriculum with Māori History
New Zealand introduces landmark curriculum changes integrating Māori history and perspectives. Discover how this educational reform shapes national identity.
Shohei Ohtani wins fourth MVP award
Shohei Ohtani makes baseball history with his fourth MVP award, while Yankees' Aaron Judge finishes as runner-up. Discover the record-breaking season.
Rare prehistoric boats found in Cambridgeshire quarry
Three remarkably preserved bronze and iron age log boats discovered after 3,500 years in mud go on permanent display at Flag Fen archaeology park in Peterborough.
Tories use 'in office but not in power' against Starmer
Senior Conservatives deploy Norman Lamont's famous 1993 critique against Sir Keir Starmer's government. Is history repeating itself with economic challenges and internal disputes?
London's Great Freeze of 1963: Milkmen on Skis
Relive London's coldest winter in 1963 when the capital froze for months. See how milkmen used skis and the Thames nearly froze. Discover more incredible photos from the Big Freeze.
Kate Mosse's Feminist History for Every Day
Kate Mosse's new anthology Feminist History for Every Day of the Year celebrates female trailblazers throughout history. Discover inspiring stories of women who changed the world.
Author Marina Lewycka Dies Aged 79
British-Ukrainian novelist Marina Lewycka, famed for 'A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian', has died at 79. Discover her literary legacy and life story.
Hitler's DNA: Channel 4 Reveals Genetic Secrets
A controversial Channel 4 documentary analyses Adolf Hitler's DNA, revealing genetic disorders and ancestry while raising ethical questions about genetic determinism.
New Ferrari Book Reveals Enzo's Private Side & Legacy
Taschen's new book unveils unseen photographs of Enzo Ferrari, exploring his high-speed legacy and private life as a protective father through his son's eyes.
Amy Levy: Cambridge unseals queer Jewish writer's archive
Cambridge University unveils Amy Levy's personal archive, revealing the pioneering Victorian writer's explorations of feminism, LGBTQ+ identity and Jewish heritage that resonate today.
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