Man finds royal lineage through £27 DNA test
A bargain DNA test kit has helped one man uncover his biological family and a potential link to medieval royalty. Discover how affordable ancestry testing is rewriting personal histories.
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MyHeritage DNA Test Sale: Build Your Family Tree for £27
MyHeritage extends its Black Friday DNA test sale until 7th December. For just £27, discover your ethnicity, find relatives, and build your family tree. A perfect sentimental gift.
35 Surnames Linked to Royal Bloodlines
Discover if your surname hints at royal ancestry. DNA testing is revealing surprising links to historic dynasties for thousands. Could you be related to the Royal Family?
American reveals hidden history in UK's royal postboxes
A Texan living in England shares fascinating secrets of British postboxes, from royal cyphers to a famous tree-wrapped pillar box in London. Discover the history on your street corner.
TV Host's DNA Reveals Centuries of Family History
TalkTV's Peter Cardwell used a MyHeritage DNA kit, uncovering a saga from Ulster Plantations to a great-uncle lost in WWII. Discover your own story.
M&S Christmas Pyjamas: Family Sets 20% Off
Get the whole family festive with M&S pure cotton Christmas pyjama sets now reduced to £25.60. Perfect for cosy nights and Christmas morning traditions.
1928 Thames Flood: 14 Dead, Thousands Homeless
Haunting look back at the 1928 Thames flood that killed 14 and left thousands homeless. Discover the forgotten story of London's last major flood. Read more.
New Doubts Over JMW Turner's Mother's Mental Illness
Fresh evidence questions whether JMW Turner's mother was genuinely mentally ill or simply 'difficult', after being committed to Bethlem asylum. Re-examine this art history controversy.
Italian court takes children from off-grid British family
An Italian court has removed three children from British-Australian parents living off-grid in woods after mushroom poisoning incident, sparking political controversy.
Rosemary Church, Faringdon Historian, Dies Aged 86
Tribute to Rosemary Church, a primary school teacher and dedicated local historian who founded the Faringdon and District Archaeological and Historical Society.
Ukrainian sumo wrestler makes history in Japan
Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn, who fled the war, has become the first from his country to win an elite tournament in Japan. Read his inspiring story.
Titanic watch that stopped as ship sank sells for £1.78m
A gold pocket watch belonging to Titanic victim Isidor Straus, which stopped the moment the ship sank, has sold for a record £1.78 million at auction in Wiltshire.
Heathrow's Forgotten Royal Mansion: Stanwell Place
Explore the forgotten history of Stanwell Place, the 17th-century mansion near Heathrow that hosted a king and D-Day planning, now left in ruins. Discover its story.
Henry Beck's 1932 Tube Map Draft Sells for £100k
Henry Beck's annotated 1932 Tube map draft, excluding New Cross Gate for being 'too small', heads to auction valued at £100k. Discover a pivotal piece of London's design history.
Famous musicians who nearly joined iconic bands
Discover how music history nearly changed forever as Morrissey almost fronted The Clash and Midge Ure was offered Queen's lead singer role. Explore these fascinating 'what if' scenarios.
Toy Story at 30: The Film That Saved Pixar
As Toy Story celebrates its 30th anniversary, discover how Pixar's groundbreaking first film revolutionised animation and saved the company from financial collapse. Explore the untold stories behind the making of this cinematic classic.
Elizabeth I's Bows: The Original Power Move
Discover how Queen Elizabeth I's iconic Armada portrait with its symbolic bows predates modern fashion statements by centuries. Explore this fascinating historical connection.
Lost London revealed in historic photo collection
Discover London's vanished past through 300+ historic photographs in new book 'Panoramas of Lost London', featuring never-before-seen images of the capital's dramatic transformation.
Toxic Christmas Movie The Family Stone Gets Sequel
The Family Stone, widely considered the most toxic Christmas film ever made, is officially getting a sequel. Director Thomas Bezucha is developing the follow-up to honour the late Diane Keaton.
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.
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.
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