Odyssey Audiobook: Anton Lesser's Stellar Narration
Anton Lesser narrates Homer's Odyssey in this classic audiobook, bringing depth to Odysseus's journey home after the Trojan War, with gods, monsters, and epic storms.
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Adrian Lyttelton, historian of Italian fascism, dies at 89
Adrian Lyttelton, author of the seminal 1973 study 'The Seizure of Power: Fascism in Italy', has died aged 89. He was a renowned historian and beloved teacher.
Lost World Off California Coast Could Rewrite US History
A remote 'lost world' discovered off California's coast may rewrite American history, with 13,000-year-old human remains suggesting seafaring migration via a 'kelp highway'.
Big Ben and Parliament Crowned UK's Best Views
Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament have been voted the best views in the UK in a survey of 2,000 adults by holidaycottages.co.uk.
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TV's Golden Age Ads: Baldy Man, Gold Blend, Smash Aliens
The History of Advertising Trust turns 50, showcasing iconic UK ads like Hamlet's Baldy Man, Gold Blend couple, and Smash aliens. Archive reveals social history and regulatory impact.
The Kiss: A Cultural History of Passion and Power
Katie Barclay's 'The Kiss' explores the evolving meanings of kissing from medieval peace rituals to modern consent debates, revealing its contested public and private roles.
Autograph acquires Armet Francis's 70,000+ image archive
Hackney-based Autograph has received the entire photographic estate of Jamaican-British photographer Armet Francis, adding over 70,000 images to its permanent collection.
Getty Grant Preserves Rare HBCU Photos, Sharing Black History
Getty Images' grant program digitizes rare HBCU archives, preserving over a century of Black American history and making images publicly accessible for the first time.
Dreams in Europe: anthology reveals anticlimactic subconscious
Wolfram Lotz's 'Dreams in Europe' collects prosaic dreams from online forums across 25+ languages, revealing surprising narrative consistency and understated melancholy.
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Ushida Findlay: Soft and Hairy House and sensual architecture
Review of V&A Dundee exhibition on Kathryn Findlay and Eisaku Ushida, featuring Soft and Hairy House and other surreal, sensual designs blending Scottish and Japanese influences.
Hidden gold coins save Lancashire church from closure
St Wilfrid’s church in Melling discovered nine gold Britannia coins worth nearly £30,000 in a plastic bag under the altar, saving it from closure after 700 years.
Campaign to save Stefan Zweig's Salzburg villa
Austrian cultural figures campaign to buy Stefan Zweig's Salzburg villa after Wolfgang Porsche put it on the market following a tunnel row.
Joe Murphy, Koopa bassist who made chart history, dies at 46
Joe Murphy, bassist for the pop-punk band Koopa and chart history maker, has died aged 46. His sister confirmed the news on social media, with tributes from the rock community.
Leslie Woodhead, World in Action pioneer, dies at 88
Leslie Woodhead, the filmmaker who pioneered drama-documentaries on British TV and helped establish World in Action, has died aged 88. He invented the format to tell stories behind the Iron Curtain.
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Colin Perchard obituary: British Council diplomat dies at 85
Colin Perchard, a British Council diplomat who served as minister in India and opened offices in Bangladesh, South Korea, and Zimbabwe, has died aged 85.
Country diary 1926: Monet's colours in Cornwall
In 1926, a Country diary entry describes Cornwall's magenta wild flowers, like foxgloves and rhododendrons, that would have delighted Claude Monet with their blue-green and violet-pink hues.
Adeyemi blocks Stenberg, denounces Blood and Bone film
Author Tomi Adeyemi publicly denounces the film adaptation of her novel, blocks lead actress Amandla Stenberg, and says she will not watch the movie.
Five Mythical Greek Trips: Walk with Gods and Heroes
Discover Delphi, the Acheron River, Pylos, Mycenae, and Paxos—mythical sites where Greek legends come alive in modern Greece.
Baptism Record of Enslaved Teenager Indiana Mundi Reveals History
A baptism record from 1798 at Manchester Cathedral reveals the story of Indiana Mundi, a 14-year-old enslaved girl from Congo, shedding light on Black Mancunian life and the abolitionist movement in Georgian England.
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Are There Places Humans Have Never Been? Readers Reply
Readers explore untouched places on Earth, from deep caves and ocean floors to unclimbed peaks and newly formed ice, revealing vast unexplored regions.
Wild horses and pirate takeover: photos of the weekend
The Guardian's picture editors select photographs from around the world, including a pirate takeover in Greenwich and the Rapa das Bestas in Spain.
Readers Debate Britain's Medieval Art Beyond Bayeux
Guardian readers respond to Jonathan Jones on medieval art, highlighting Anglo-Saxon contributions and the cost of preserving heritage.
Daphne Medley obituary: mathematician dies at 105
Daphne Medley, an applied mathematician who researched nuclear physics at the Cavendish laboratory and later lectured at Durham and Leeds universities, has died aged 105.
Dolly the sheep at 30: The clone that changed science
Dolly the sheep, the first mammal cloned from adult DNA, was born 30 years ago, revolutionizing science and sparking ethical debates, with her legacy living on in stem cell research and commercial pet cloning.
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America's 250th: Declaration Still a Potent Force
As the US celebrates 250 years, the Declaration of Independence's language on equality and consent of the governed remains relevant, despite being absent from official festivities.
Vintage London pub photos from 70s, 80s and 90s
A collection of vintage photos from London pubs in the 1970s, 80s and 90s captures the vibrant community atmosphere and nostalgic prices that may bring tears to your eyes.
Magical tree tunnel walk near London you must see (04.07.2026)
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Frida Kahlo's Legacy: Readers Debate Kitsch Commercialization
Readers respond to a Guardian editorial on Frida Kahlo's legacy, questioning the mass commodification of her image and the impact of the Tate Modern's blockbuster exhibition.
Rare US Declaration copy found in UK archives
A volunteer at the UK National Archives discovered a rare 1776 copy of the US Declaration of Independence, one of only 200 known to exist, hidden in a box of documents.
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Mentmore Towers: Batman Mansion Left to Rot
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