Lost medieval theory on planets discovered in Oxford
A 13th-century treatise by Oxford friar Richard Fishacre, proposing planets orbit stars beyond Earth, has been rediscovered. This challenges views on medieval cosmology. Read the full story.
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24-Year-Old William Pitt Becomes Prime Minister in 1783
On this day in 1783, King George III appointed 24-year-old William Pitt the Younger as Prime Minister, ending a period of political chaos. Discover how the young leader defied expectations.
Head's hometown hundred tightens Australia's Ashes grip
Travis Head's unbeaten 142 leaves England needing a record run chase in Adelaide. Australia lead by 356 runs, pushing the Ashes series towards a 3-0 scoreline. Read the full day three report.
Alex Carey's Ashes Century Steadies Australia in Heat
Alex Carey's brilliant century on a sweltering day in Adelaide has put Australia in a strong position at 326-8 after England fought hard. Read the full day one report.
Snicko Operator Error Costs England Crucial Ashes Wicket
A Snicko operator error denied England a vital Alex Carey wicket in the Ashes. Carey admitted he edged the ball but went on to score 106. BBG Sports accepts culpability.
England consider complaint after Ashes Snicko error
England weigh a formal protest after a Snicko technology blunder reprieves Alex Carey, who went on to score a crucial century on day one of the third Ashes Test. Read the full story.
Carey ton leads Australia to 326-8 in Adelaide Ashes Test
Alex Carey's brilliant century helped Australia recover from an early England onslaught to reach 326-8 on day one of the crucial third Ashes Test in Adelaide. Full match report.
Root's Century Leads England Fightback at the Gabba
Joe Root's unbeaten 135, his first Test century in Australia, rescued England from 5-2 to a commanding 325-9 on day one of the second Ashes Test. Follow live coverage.
Root's First Australia Century Gives England Edge at Gabba
Joe Root scored his first Test century in Australia, a defiant 135*, as England recovered from 5-2 to reach 325-9 on a pulsating opening day against Mitchell Starc's six-wicket haul.
Peacock's Poem Exposes 19th Century Class Hypocrisy
Explore Thomas Love Peacock's satirical poem Rich or Poor, a sharp critique of Victorian class inequality and religious hypocrisy that remains strikingly relevant to modern Britain.
Women Photographers 1900-1975: Hidden Legacy
Discover the groundbreaking work of women photographers from 1900-1975 in this powerful visual exhibition. Explore their forgotten contributions to photographic history.
Head's 83-ball century seals dramatic Ashes victory
Travis Head's devastating 123 from 83 balls powered Australia to a stunning first Test victory against England, creating a major selection dilemma for the second Test.
Head's 69-ball Ashes ton stuns England in Perth
Travis Head's explosive 69-ball century, the second fastest in Ashes history, powered Australia to victory against England's 'Bazball' approach in the first Test at Perth Stadium.
Head's Century Powers Australia to 2-Day Ashes Win
Travis Head's devastating 123 from 83 balls secured Australia's eight-wicket victory in the first Ashes Test, concluding inside two days for the first time since 1921.
De Niro's 17th Century Doppelgänger Found in Museum
A Polish museum has discovered a 17th-century portrait bearing an uncanny resemblance to Robert De Niro, complete with the same distinctive mole. The actor has been invited to meet his historical lookalike.
Olga Ravn's The Wax Child: Witchcraft in Denmark
Olga Ravn's powerful new novel The Wax Child explores 17th century witchcraft in Denmark through visceral prose and female solidarity. Discover this haunting tale of everyday sorcery.
London's 300-year-old red house unchanged for centuries
Step inside the 306-year-old red house in Spitalfields, a perfectly preserved film location for The Danish Girl and Luther, resisting modernisation for three centuries.
15th-Century Flemish Triptych Worth £3.5m Found in Dorset
A 15th-century Flemish triptych discovered during almshouse renovations in Sherborne, Dorset, has been valued at £3.5m. The artwork will be auctioned to fund social housing projects in the historic market town.
Joe Root's Ashes Warm-Up Nightmare: Out for 1
Joe Root's Ashes preparations falter as he scores just one run against the Lions. Discover how England's batting lineup fared in their final warm-up match before the Australia series.
Truth Behind Wright's 1768 Bird Experiment Painting
New evidence suggests the bird in Joseph Wright's 'An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump' didn't die. Discover the painting's secrets at London's National Gallery exhibition.
Joseph Wright of Derby: National Gallery's shadow master
Discover how the National Gallery's groundbreaking exhibition rescues 18th-century master Joseph Wright from obscurity, revealing his stunning play of light and shadow that predated the Romantic movement.
UK Centenarians: Share Your Century of Wisdom
The Guardian is seeking UK centenarians to share their extraordinary life stories and unique perspectives on a century of change. If you're 100 or older, or know someone who is, we want to hear from you.
Anna Ancher: Painting Light at Dulwich Gallery
Discover the luminous world of Anna Ancher at Dulwich Picture Gallery's stunning exhibition, showcasing the Danish painter's revolutionary approach to capturing light and domestic intimacy.
Labuschagne century fuels Ashes selection buzz
Marnus Labuschagne delivers a commanding Sheffield Shield century for Queensland against NSW, sending a powerful message to Australian selectors ahead of the Ashes series with a flawless display of batting technique and temperament.
William Scott's early West Country paintings rediscovered
A remarkable collection of William Scott's early West Country paintings, unseen for decades, emerges in a groundbreaking Somerset exhibition revealing the artist's formative years.
PIX Magazine's Lost Photos of 20th Century Australia
Step back in time through a stunning visual journey as PIX Magazine's vintage photographs reveal the untold stories of 20th century Australia, from bustling cities to remote outback communities.
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