Vernon Katz, who died at 98, escaped Nazi Germany via Kindertransport, studied at Oxford under Harold Wilson, and collaborated with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi on translations of sacred Indian texts.
The families of the Cradock Four, murdered by apartheid security forces in 1985, continue their fight for justice, highlighting the limitations of South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
A review of Louise Brangan's 'The Fallen' exposes the horrifying reality of Ireland's Magdalene laundries, where thousands of women were incarcerated and forced into unpaid labor by Catholic institutions with state support.
Spanish researchers have identified over 30 shipwrecks in the Bay of Gibraltar, dating from the 5th century BC to WWII, revealing a rich maritime history through the Herakles Project.
St James Church in Dry Doddington, Lincolnshire, has a 5.1° tilt, surpassing Pisa's 3.97°, but its floor is now unsafe, requiring over £100,000 for restoration and upgrades.
Two new reports of the Loch Ness Monster, including a tourist sighting and a webcam observation, have revived interest in Scotland's legendary creature after months without any claims.
A critical look at how society increasingly values activities like art, nature, and relationships for their utilitarian benefits, losing sight of their intrinsic worth and diminishing life's true meaning.
A 120-year-old fossil found in a Victorian cave has revealed that giant echidnas weighing up to 15kg once roamed the region, solving a long-standing mystery in paleontology.
The skeletal remains of a baby boy discovered under floorboards in Bishop Auckland, wrapped in a 1910 newspaper, may have lived between 1726 and 1812, an inquest has heard.
A contractor discovered skeletal remains of a newborn wrapped in a 1910 newspaper under floorboards in Bishop Auckland. An inquest revealed the baby boy's death remains unexplained, with radiocarbon dating adding historical mystery.
A 2,000-year-old papyrus fragment discovered in Cairo contains 30 previously unknown verses by Empedocles, a pre-Socratic philosopher who influenced Plato and Aristotle.
A letter to the editor clarifies that the Church of England lacks official hymnbooks, with modern worship incorporating diverse sources including projected songs, moving beyond traditional high/low church distinctions.
A mysterious 14th-century limestone barn in the Lake District has been granted Grade II* listed status, joining England's most significant heritage buildings. The structure, known as Henry's Castle, features rare medieval carpentry and puzzles experts wit
Readers debate the profound and trivial aspects of a world where no one ever makes a mistake, from AI interactions to societal impacts.
Reflecting on the iconic Oxleys car park along the Brisbane River, a symbol of a bygone era and youthful experiences that shaped community bonds.
A new study reveals Native American hunter-gatherers used dice for gaming and gambling over 12,000 years ago, predating Old World practices by millennia.
King Charles teams up with David Beckham and Alan Titchmarsh to co-design a garden for the Chelsea Flower Show, featuring a sequined gnome by Beckham to auction for charity.
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.
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.
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.