Mick Meaney: Buried Alive for 61 Days in 1968
The incredible true story of Mick Meaney, the Irish labourer who spent 61 days buried alive in a coffin to break a world record. Discover his legacy in a new TG4 documentary.
Category : Heritage History
Sweden's Viking Pagan Revival Gains Followers
Discover why modern Swedes are reviving ancient Norse paganism, with rituals attracting thousands seeking identity and climate solace. Explore this surprising spiritual movement.
London's Confusing Postcode System Explained
Discover the historical reasons behind London's baffling postcode system, why S and NE are missing, and how a Victorian novelist shaped the city's addresses. Uncover the secrets of the capital's postcodes.
Indonesia's Gen Z Reacts to Suharto Hero Status
Young Indonesians show indifference as former dictator Suharto is declared a national hero, revealing historical amnesia and economic pragmatism. Explore the generational divide.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Nazi execution files auction sparks survivor outrage
Holocaust survivors condemn 'shameless' auction of Nazi documents including Gestapo execution files. Campaigners demand cancellation of controversial sale in Germany.
Holocaust Artefacts Auction Sparks Outrage
A German auction house faces calls to cancel a 'shameless' sale of over 600 Holocaust documents. Survivors urge basic decency. Read more and join the call.
London treasure finds fall to just 8 in 2024
London recorded only 8 treasure discoveries in 2024, down from previous years, while Norfolk leads with 138 finds. Explore the changing landscape of UK treasure hunting and mudlarking.
Hans Asperger: Nazi Ties of Neurodiversity Pioneer
New research reveals Hans Asperger's collaboration with Nazi regime while pioneering autism research. Explore the complex legacy of the neurodiversity figure.
Caribbean Reparations Delegation in Historic UK Visit
Caribbean leaders visit UK in historic push for slavery reparations, seeking apology and justice. Learn about Britain's colonial legacy and the growing movement.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
HMT Lancastria: Britain's worst maritime disaster
Discover the forgotten story of HMT Lancastria, Britain's deadliest maritime disaster with over 4,000 lives lost. Learn how a London church keeps their memory alive. Read more.
London's 300-year-old red house unchanged for centuries
Step inside the 306-year-old red house in Spitalfields, a perfectly preserved film location for The Danish Girl and Luther, resisting modernisation for three centuries.
2,300+ Sign Petition to Save Historic North London Pub
More than 2,300 residents are campaigning to protect the 18th-century Black Horse Pub in High Barnet from redevelopment by securing 'Asset of Community Value' status. Sign the petition to show your support.
London's Hidden Pirate Caves & Tunnels Explored
Discover the truth behind London's legendary cave network stretching to Brighton. Once used by smugglers, these hidden tunnels hold centuries of secrets. Explore the history now!
7 Retro Gadgets That Would Baffle Youth Today
Discover 7 once-commonplace items from the 60s and 70s that most young people wouldn't know how to operate today. How many could you use?
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Highgate Cemetery's £18m restoration approved
Camden Council approves ambitious 25-year, £18 million restoration plan for London's historic Highgate Cemetery, protecting graves of Karl Marx and George Michael while enhancing biodiversity.
How Billy Connolly inspired a life-changing move
A chance viewing of Billy Connolly's World Tour of Scotland documentary inspired an Australian woman to swap Melbourne for the UK, leading to an unexpected life in Belfast.
Patricia Crowther, Wicca Elder, Dies Aged 97
Patricia Crowther, a key figure in establishing modern Wicca, has died at 97. Her Sheffield coven initiated thousands, shaping the global pagan religion known as the Craft.
15th-Century Flemish Triptych Worth £3.5m Found in Dorset
A 15th-century Flemish triptych discovered during almshouse renovations in Sherborne, Dorset, has been valued at £3.5m. The artwork will be auctioned to fund social housing projects in the historic market town.
HS2 relocates 60,000 graves for high-speed railway
The controversial HS2 project resumes reburying 60,000 remains from St James's Gardens. Discover the historical impact and the promise of dignified treatment.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Anne Summers' 50-Year Feminist Legacy
Feminist author Anne Summers reflects on 50 years since her groundbreaking book 'Damned Whores and God's Police' changed Australian society and women's rights.
Golden Hinde gets £4m makeover for 30th anniversary
London's iconic Golden Hinde replica ship is undergoing a major £4 million starboard refurbishment. The project, using English oak and local materials, celebrates 30 years in Southwark. Visit the ship during works!
David Olusoga's Empire & TV Highlights Tonight
Historian David Olusoga investigates the British Empire's slavery legacy in BBC Two's Empire. Plus, Children in Need 2025, Unreported World, and film picks including Mickey 17.
21 Nostalgic Photos for Your Friday Feeling
Journey through 21 joyous nostalgic photos from the 1920s to the 1990s. Relive Friday buzz, fish and chips, and celebrity moments. What's your favourite Friday memory?
Radical Jamaican Journalist Claudia Jones in 1920s London
Discover the untold story of Claudia Jones, the Jamaican journalist who challenged British imperialism from London in the 1920s. Learn how her radical ideas shaped anti-colonial thought.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
New Zealand Overhauls Curriculum with Māori History
New Zealand introduces landmark curriculum changes integrating Māori history and perspectives. Discover how this educational reform shapes national identity.
Rare prehistoric boats found in Cambridgeshire quarry
Three remarkably preserved bronze and iron age log boats discovered after 3,500 years in mud go on permanent display at Flag Fen archaeology park in Peterborough.
Hitler's DNA shows genetic disorder and health risks
New DNA analysis of Adolf Hitler reveals he likely had Kallman Syndrome and genetic predispositions to autism and schizophrenia. Discover the findings that add a new layer to understanding history.
10 Years Since Paris Attacks: France Remembers Victims
France marks the 10th anniversary of the 2015 Paris attacks that killed 130 people. President Macron leads tributes as nation remembers deadliest peacetime attack.
Tourists paid £70k for Sarajevo 'human safari' killings
Italian prosecutors investigate tourists who allegedly paid £70,000 to join sniper safaris during the Siege of Sarajevo, targeting civilians including children.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
London's Great Freeze of 1963: Milkmen on Skis
Relive London's coldest winter in 1963 when the capital froze for months. See how milkmen used skis and the Thames nearly froze. Discover more incredible photos from the Big Freeze.
Page 32 of 37
