Jack Karlson's viral 1991 arrest speech, featuring his iconic 'democracy manifest' declaration, has been preserved in Australia's National Film and Sound Archive alongside other culturally significant audio recordings.
Jeremy Connor, who passed away at 87, had a distinguished legal career spanning from criminal law barrister to circuit judge in London, while also chairing key youth court and probation committees.
Ivanna Maszczak, who died at 100, survived seven brutal years in a Siberian gulag for supporting Ukrainian independence before building a new life as a librarian and artist in London.
Rory Carroll's biography delves into Roger Casement's journey from British diplomat to Irish revolutionary, exploring his complex identity and pivotal role in Ireland's fight for independence.
On the anniversary of his death, we explore how JP Morgan, a titan of finance, rescued the United States from economic collapse not once but twice, shaping modern banking and leaving a legacy of power and controversy.
A Bronze Age shield discovered in 1779 has returned to Scotland for the first time in over 230 years, featuring in the Scotland's First Warriors exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland.
The installation of a Christopher Columbus statue at the White House under Trump's administration has ignited controversy over historical representation and legacy.
A South African town faces division as its name changes from colonial-era Graaff-Reinet to anti-apartheid activist Robert Sobukwe, with over 80% of residents opposing the move amid racial tensions.
A new exhibition at Brodsworth Hall in Yorkshire celebrates Sylvia Grant-Dalton, the custodian whose dislike for the Victorian house preserved it as a time capsule. The display focuses on her passion for gardening and floral art.
Shirley Cargill, who passed away at 89, was celebrated for her bold, evolving interiors and romantic, wild gardens at Alby and Elsing Halls in Norfolk, influencing design across the UK and US.
Morag the sheep, a cloned animal that paved the way for Dolly the sheep, is now on permanent display at the National Museum of Rural Life in Scotland, highlighting scientific breakthroughs in agriculture.
Arthur Reeder's passion began with a discarded railway postbox in 1994. Now, his Isle of Wight museum houses one of Britain's largest collections, featuring pieces from Scotland to Hong Kong.
YouGov has withdrawn a survey that claimed a significant rise in church attendance, especially among young people, after identifying fraudulent respondents. The data was central to a Bible Society report.
Uruguay faces a complex decision regarding a salvaged bronze Nazi eagle from the battleship Admiral Graf Spee. Recovered in 2006, the sculpture's future sparks debate between melting it down, museum display, or tourist attraction proposals.
A landmark trial has opened in the Democratic Republic of Congo, examining the 1961 assassination of Patrice Lumumba, with key witnesses testifying about the plot and its international implications.
Archaeologists in Maastricht discovered a skeleton that could belong to Charles de Batz-Castelmore, the real-life inspiration for d'Artagnan. DNA tests are underway to confirm the identity.
Groundbreaking genetic research pushes back the oldest evidence of domestic dogs by 5,000 years, showing hunter-gatherers fed and buried them ritually during the last ice age.
Sarah Mullally becomes first female Archbishop of Canterbury, using installation ceremony to acknowledge pain of abuse survivors and commit to justice within Church of England.
Archaeologists have unearthed the skeleton of the legendary musketeer D'Artagnan in a Dutch church crypt, confirming historical accounts of his burial in the Netherlands.
During World War II, the BBC halted public weather forecasts to prevent aiding German forces. Coded agricultural bulletins called Pabulum, using animal names, secretly informed farmers while keeping intelligence secure.
New research reveals Samuel Pepys curated his letters to hide being offered an enslaved boy as a bribe, shedding light on his complex legacy and 17th-century corruption.
Three Grade-II listed churches in London, including St Andrew's in Islington and St Richard's in Richmond, have been awarded over £1 million in grants from Historic England for essential repairs to save their iconic structures from deterioration.
Archaeologists in the Netherlands have uncovered a skeleton under a church floor that may belong to the famed musketeer d'Artagnan, with DNA testing underway to confirm the identity.
Walid Khalidi, a pioneering historian who debunked myths about the 1948 Palestinian exodus and championed a two-state solution, passed away at 100. His influential works and diplomatic efforts shaped Middle East discourse.
A classic podcast from 2022 questions whether geography still dictates global politics as authors argue the world has evolved beyond physical constraints.
The Stationers' Company is researching the honorary membership awarded to Sarah Ferguson in 1988, as scrutiny grows over her connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
Kensington Palace exhibition reveals the extraordinary life of Sophia Duleep Singh, exiled Punjabi princess turned pioneering suffragette, through personal artifacts and historical documents.
Explore the historic routes of the 1826 Lancashire Weavers' Uprising through guided walks, uncovering the rebellion against power looms and its tragic legacy in the West Pennine Moors.
Archaeologists discovered 13 skeletons seated upright in Iron Age graves in Dijon, France, with evidence of violent deaths and a nearby infant necropolis.
An astrologer has identified the six zodiac signs most likely to be 'hated' by others, with Gemini earning the top spot due to its turbulent and unpredictable nature.