Westminster City Council has approved detailed plans for a £46 million Queen Elizabeth II memorial in St James's Park, featuring statues, a glass bridge, and Commonwealth gardens, despite some local opposition.
Readers respond to a letter on Gen Z's search for meaning, arguing that humanists and Christians share core values like reason and kindness, with calls for dialogue.
The Australian War Memorial has revised its Ben Roberts-Smith exhibit following his formal indictment on five counts of war crime murder, updating the plaque to reflect the ongoing legal proceedings.
A 300-million-year-old fossil, long thought to be the world's oldest octopus, has been reclassified as a nautilus relative after advanced imaging revealed hidden teeth, reshaping evolutionary timelines.
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Westminster City Council has approved plans for a major memorial to Queen Elizabeth II in St James's Park, including a companion statue of Prince Philip and significant park renovations.
A derelict WWII control tower at former RAF Ibsley in Hampshire is set for a £700,000 conversion into a holiday home by the Landmark Trust, with plans to preserve roosts for six bat species.
Robert Verkaik's book explores the complex friendship between novelist Graham Greene and Soviet spy Kim Philby, revealing their intertwined lives in MI6 during World War II and the Cold War.
New DNA analysis reveals the Shroud of Turin is covered in carrot and cat genetic material, challenging its Biblical origins and supporting medieval hoax theories.
New excavations at Mohenjo-daro in Pakistan reveal the city dates back centuries earlier than thought, challenging views on urban development in the Indus Valley.
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Plans submitted for a privately funded £2 million Sikh war memorial statue in Southall's Manor House Grounds, commemorating Sikh soldiers' sacrifices in British Indian Army.
An in-depth look at how the United States failed to capitalize on its Cold War triumph, exploring missed opportunities and strategic errors in the post-Soviet era.
Thomas Asbridge's magisterial history reveals how the Black Death devastated half of Europe's population with eerie parallels to COVID-19 responses, from social distancing to PPE shortages.
Molly Crabapple's new book explores the Jewish Labour Bund's history, fighting Zionism and advocating solidarity across differences, with lessons for contemporary movements.
Discover the ancient chalk figures of England, from the Cerne Abbas Giant to the Uffington White Horse, and their stories that have fascinated artists and travelers for centuries.
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Dog owners are stuffing poo bags into the cracks of the historic Hadrian's Wall, causing frustration among park rangers and heritage officials.
Discover Australia's oldest playable musical instruments, from a sacred Yidaki to a 16th-century double bass and an ancient South American flute, each with unique stories of preservation and cultural significance.
The newly released 1926 Irish census reveals a surprisingly diverse population in the early years of independence, with immigrants from multiple countries living throughout Ireland, challenging perceptions of a monocultural society.
Discover how Croydon's name originates from Anglo-Saxon words meaning 'Saffron Valley,' tracing the borough's spicy history from medieval spice cultivation to modern urban development.
The Easter narrative offers profound comfort by acknowledging suffering through Christ's crucifixion while promising resurrection hope, providing meaning amid life's deepest losses.
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A family court has ruled that an Aboriginal boy moved 1,700km from his remote Northern Territory community should be returned to learn cultural stories and rituals that can only be taught on country.
New analysis reveals six in ten young Britons identify with no religion, challenging claims of a Christian revival and highlighting a widening disconnect with national institutions.
Audrey Hepburn's son, Sean Hepburn Ferrer, shares personal insights into his mother's life, from her wartime struggles to Hollywood stardom and humanitarian work, in his new authorized biography, 'Intimate Audrey'.
Explore the legends of Beddington Caves in Mitcham, from tales of smugglers' tunnels to Brighton to geological truths about their industrial origins.
Discover the fascinating historical reason behind London's peculiarly shaped fences, which were originally stretchers used during the Blitz in World War II.
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Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection, a cornerstone of Christian faith. Beyond chocolate eggs, it involves Holy Week observances, church services, and symbolic meals like lamb roasts.
Stanwell Place, a 17th-century manor near Heathrow Airport, once hosted kings and WWII commanders. Now derelict, its royal and wartime history contrasts sharply with its current haunted appearance.
Over a century after his execution, Roger Casement remains a divisive figure, with debates over a pardon highlighting ongoing tensions in British-Irish history and LGBTQ+ rights.
Riccione's left-wing council has purchased Villa Mussolini to prevent it from falling into the hands of fascist nostalgics, planning to use it as a community space for historical education.
Clare Gittings' groundbreaking research documented how death transformed from a communal celebration to a private affair, alongside her influential career in education and art.
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Charlotte Gere, an influential art historian and curator who revived interest in Victorian jewellery and design, has passed away at 88. Her work included groundbreaking discoveries and publications.
