An obituary for Lord Robert Skidelsky, the economic historian and politician renowned for his definitive biography of John Maynard Keynes and his lifelong advocacy of Keynesian economics amid global financial crises.
Dame Averil Cameron, who died aged 86, transformed perceptions of the Byzantine empire from stagnant to dynamic. Her pioneering work challenged stereotypes and bridged classical and medieval studies.
The Guardian's Legacies of Enslavement program, launched after founder's ties to slavery were revealed, marks its third anniversary with a public discussion on reparatory justice and institutional atonement.
The Scott Trust announces a multi-million pound investment in Jamaica and US Sea Islands as part of its 10-year plan to address historical links to transatlantic enslavement through education, land rights, and climate justice initiatives.
The Guardian's Legacies of Enslavement program reveals that reparations for transatlantic slavery center on economic justice, cultural preservation, and human dignity, not guilt, based on global community engagement.
The Scott Trust Legacies of Enslavement Programme is a decade-long restorative justice initiative launched in response to the Guardian founders' connections to transatlantic slavery, focusing on descendant communities globally.
The Guardian's Legacies of Enslavement programme establishes a data-driven framework to monitor and evaluate its restorative justice efforts, focusing on descendant communities and reparatory goals.
Jane Rogoyska's 'Hotel Exile' reveals the dramatic wartime history of Paris's Hôtel Lutetia, from intellectual haven to Nazi intelligence center and finally a repatriation hub for concentration camp survivors.
Holocaust historian Omer Bartov explores how Zionism evolved from liberation movement to extremist ideology, analyzing Israel's current policies and Gaza conflict through historical lens.
Archaeologists have uncovered a massive shipwreck graveyard containing 134 vessels dating from the 5th century BC to WWII off the coast of southern Spain near Gibraltar.
A national memorial featuring a bronze statue of Queen Elizabeth II as a young monarch has been unveiled on what would have been her 100th birthday, with Prince Philip depicted a few paces behind.
The Grade II listed Woolwich Rotunda, a 19th-century structure built to celebrate Napoleon's defeat, is up for sale by the Ministry of Defence. A local trust aims to restore it for public use as a cultural and community space.
Amanda Barry, 63, followed her late father's footsteps to Antarctica, working at Port Lockroy where he was base leader in 1948, finding closure and connection decades after his death.
Rose Rouse, co-founder of Advantages of Age, argues bucket lists commodify experiences and promote bland adventures. She advocates for personal, non-conformist living instead.
Alan Peevers shares the unforgettable story of Benny, a cat found outside a supermarket in Bahrain who became his loyal companion through moves to Kenya, Qatar, and Manchester, known for his love of water and quirky habits.
First Nation communities warn that thousands of testimonies detailing abuse in Canada's residential schools face destruction in 2027, threatening a crucial part of the country's reckoning with its colonial legacy.
Desmond Morris, famed for 'The Naked Ape' and ITV's Zoo Time, passed away at 98. He blended zoology with surrealist art, leaving a legacy in media and academia.
A Wiltshire pub landlord has successfully fought to keep a large St George's cross painted on his establishment after complaints it resembled a political symbol, with councilors voting in favor of preservation.
A tribute to Sir Neil Cossons, former director of Ironbridge Gorge, highlighting his early career at Liverpool Museum and his philosophy on preserving industrial heritage sites as complete entities.
The handwritten Pitcairn Register, documenting descendants of HMS Bounty mutineers and enslaved Tahitian women, is returning to Norfolk Island for display, revealing untold stories of resilience.
David Bailey transformed his parents' ashes into DNA-infused pebbles, traveling across North America to place them in meaningful locations while uncovering family history.
Discover the best National Trust properties near London, from Chartwell to Cliveden, offering peaceful retreats, stunning gardens, and rich history just a short trip from the capital.
Pierre Guillon de Prince, 86, has made a historic apology in France for his ancestors' involvement in transatlantic slavery, urging others to confront this past and calling for reparations.
Historian Anna Keay has been appointed as the official biographer for Queen Elizabeth II, tasked with writing a comprehensive biography of the late monarch.
DNA analysis confirms remains found in a Columbia River car wreck belong to the Martin family, who vanished in 1958 while gathering Christmas greenery, closing a decades-old case.
Scholars have pinpointed the exact location of Shakespeare's only London residence, a flat he bought in 1613, hidden on a quiet street near the Globe Theatre.
The Twentieth Century Society applies for Grade II-listed status for two concrete trig pillars that bookended the Retriangulation of Great Britain mapping project.
Researchers at the University of Sheffield are conducting the first national survey of regional insults and curses to document Britain's diverse dialects before they vanish.
St James Church in Dry Doddington, Lincolnshire, has a spire tilting at 5.1 degrees, surpassing the Tower of Pisa's 3.97 degrees. Fundraising aims to raise over £100,000 to fix its uneven floor and other structural issues.
Born in 1660, Sir Hans Sloane was a pioneering physician, naturalist, and philanthropist whose legacy includes founding the British Museum and inspiring the term 'Sloane Ranger' for London's elite social class in the 1980s.