The UNESCO-listed city of Chinguetti, home to priceless medieval manuscripts, battles encroaching desert sands, dwindling tourism, and regional insecurity. Discover the fight to preserve Africa's spiritual capital.
Scientists identify 55-million-year-old crocodile eggshells in Queensland, revealing ancient 'drop crocs' that may have climbed trees. Read the full discovery.
Dutch volunteers research and display photos of African American soldiers buried at Margraten cemetery, ensuring their stories are remembered 80 years after liberation.
Relive the ultimate wishlist from the 80s and 90s. Discover the tech game-changers and novelty items that defined a generation, some now worth over £1,000.
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Former PM Paul Keating delivers explosive comments on the 1975 constitutional crisis, drawing parallels to current political tensions. Read his full analysis.
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Exclusive insights into how major players reflect on Australia's 1975 constitutional crisis five decades later. Discover the lasting impact and lessons learned.
Newly uncovered documents reveal Guardian journalist Richard Gott's 1971 expulsion from Chile under Allende. Explore this Cold War press freedom case and its modern implications.
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Fair Isle practitioners accuse Channel 4's Game of Wool of cultural appropriation and factual errors. Discover why the knitting community is unravelling.
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Bendigo's Muslim community celebrates a key milestone for its new mosque, a symbol of community cohesion forged after a decade of overcoming fierce opposition and backlash.
Today is your final opportunity to witness 'The Tower Remembers' poppy installation at the Tower of London before its removal on Armistice Day 2025. Don't miss this powerful WWII memorial.
A prized Viking Age rock crystal jar, part of the Galloway Hoard, goes on public display for the first time at Kirkcudbright Galleries. Discover the story behind this 1,100-year-old treasure.
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PM Anthony Albanese marks 50 years since Gough Whitlam's dismissal, calling it a partisan ambush. Read his full speech analysis and legacy tribute.
A groundbreaking BBC documentary examines whether England's greatest painter JMW Turner was neurodivergent, using his 37,000 sketches to build unprecedented psychological insights into his creative genius.
A new 12-foot steel sculpture in Cradley Heath pays tribute to millions of Britons in reserved occupations during WWII. Discover the emotional stories behind this long-overdue recognition.
The Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people have lodged a native title claim covering thousands of square kilometres across Melbourne and surrounding regions, seeking legal recognition of their ancestral connections.
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Lee Fox becomes first former paratrooper to serve as Beefeater at Tower of London. The 40-year-old shares his remarkable journey from combat zones to historic fortress.
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Discover the unassuming Mayfair lamp post used by KGB spies as a dead letter box during the Cold War. A fascinating piece of London's hidden history you can still visit today.
Discover Highgate's 490ft Underground platform, built for longer trains that never arrived due to WWII. Explore this fascinating piece of London transport history.
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Your complete guide to Remembrance Sunday 2025 in London. Find timings for the two-minute silence, Cenotaph service details, road closures, and how to watch the commemorations live.
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New project urges British Asian families to share stories of 2.5 million veterans as half of UK public remains unaware of their WWII contribution. Help preserve this vital history.
Discover Scotney Castle in Kent, a National Trust site offering pure autumn magic with golden leaves and a moated ruin. Perfect for a family day out from London.
Tom Cruise joined 7,000 Scientologists at Saint Hill Manor for the church's annual fundraising gala, highlighting East Grinstead's complex relationship with the controversial organisation.
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