TV Host's DNA Reveals Centuries of Family History
TalkTV's Peter Cardwell used a MyHeritage DNA kit, uncovering a saga from Ulster Plantations to a great-uncle lost in WWII. Discover your own story.
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A 1975 Winter Walk in Sussex's Seven Sisters Park
Revisiting a 1975 country diary entry exploring the Seven Sisters cliffs and Cuckmere Haven. Discover the timeless beauty of this protected Sussex coastline and its wildlife. Read the full account.
Family history and nature converge at Norfolk's Yankee wreck
A poignant walk to a decaying steamer on Blakeney Point reveals a personal connection to Norfolk's maritime past and the relentless reclamation by nature. Discover this unique story.
New Guardian series explores Indigenous language revival
The Guardian's Indigenous affairs team launches 'Speaking to Country', a four-part multimedia series examining how Indigenous communities are revitalising endangered languages across Australia.
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Africa pushes for colonial crime recognition and reparations
African leaders convene in Algiers to demand official recognition of colonial-era crimes and reparations, citing Algeria's brutal experience under French rule as a key example.
Tommy Gee's Century of Progressive Service
Discover the remarkable life of Tommy Gee, the colonial administrator who championed Ugandan education and helped double its secondary schools. Read his inspiring obituary.
Cornish Language Granted Equal Status to Welsh and Gaelic
The Cornish language, Kernewek, has been submitted for the highest level of protection under the European Charter. Discover how this historic move will impact education, law, and culture in Cornwall.
Cate Blanchett awarded Freedom of City of London
Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett receives Freedom of the City of London honour, recognising her acting achievements and refugee advocacy work. Discover her inspiring acceptance speech.
Gomeroi woman's journey to revive Indigenous language
Ella Archibald-Binge travels to her grandfather's country in NSW to explore how language, culture, and country intersect for Gomeroi people reclaiming their heritage.
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Forgotten Christmas Traditions Readers Want Revived
From wassailing to green Santas, Guardian readers reveal the ancient Yuletide customs they'd love to bring back for a more authentic British Christmas experience.
UK detective links Milat to 1971 murder case
Retired Met Police detective Hugh Hughes believes serial killer Ivan Milat murdered his cousin in 1971. NSW parliamentary inquiry investigates unsolved cases from 1965-2010.
Moor Park: London's Hidden Posh Underground Station
Discover Moor Park, the unique Metropolitan line station in a posh Hertfordshire neighbourhood. Uncover its wartime history, Charles Holden architecture, and why it remains a hidden gem. Explore London's Tube secrets!
1928 Thames Flood: 14 Dead, Thousands Homeless
Haunting look back at the 1928 Thames flood that killed 14 and left thousands homeless. Discover the forgotten story of London's last major flood. Read more.
London's Secret Mail Rail: The Tiny Tube Line
Discover the forgotten 'Mail Rail', a tiny underground railway that transported post beneath London's streets for decades. Explore its unique history and why it closed.
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Ham House: UK's Most Haunted 17th Century Mansion
Explore Ham House in Richmond, home to 15 ghosts including the Duchess of Lauderdale. Discover the dark history behind one of Britain's most haunted properties.
London's WW1 Heroes Get Headstones After Century
Two dozen First World War heroes buried in unmarked pauper's graves in South London for over a century are finally receiving individual headstones. Discover how to check if you're related.
Weekend Reads: Patagonia, Beatles & WhatsApp Scandal
Explore this week's essential stories including a Patagonian hiking tragedy, Buddhist extremism in Sri Lanka, a parent WhatsApp group scandal, fascia health, and the enduring Beatles legacy.
Computer historian Simon Lavington dies aged 85
Professor Simon Lavington, who preserved Britain's computing heritage and led youth sailing trips, has died at 85. Discover his remarkable legacy in technology and education.
New Doubts Over JMW Turner's Mother's Mental Illness
Fresh evidence questions whether JMW Turner's mother was genuinely mentally ill or simply 'difficult', after being committed to Bethlem asylum. Re-examine this art history controversy.
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David Young, linguistics author and Welsh lover, dies at 94
Remembering David Young, the linguistics scholar whose grammar books are used worldwide and whose passion for Wales defined his long retirement in Usk. Discover his remarkable life and legacy.
German President Honours Guernica Bombing Victims
Germany's president Frank-Walter Steinmeier becomes first German head of state to visit Guernica for remembrance ceremony of 1937 Nazi bombing atrocity. Read his powerful message.
Rebel Austrian nuns win stay in castle convent
Three octogenarian nuns who defied church orders to return to their Austrian convent have been granted a reprieve. Discover their inspiring story of faith and defiance.
Pearly Kings & Queens: 150 Years of London Charity
Discover how London's iconic Pearly Kings and Queens are celebrating their 150th anniversary while maintaining their vital charity work and traditions for future generations.
London's Last Independent Button Maker Served Royals
Discover Maureen Rose's Taylors Buttons, a Fitzrovia haberdashery serving the Royal Family for over 50 years. This historic shop created buttons for Queen Elizabeth II and survives against high street decline.
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Margaret Thatcher's resignation 35 years on
On 28 November 1990, Margaret Thatcher left Downing Street after 11 years as PM. Discover the dramatic events that led to her downfall and legacy. Read the full story.
New Study Deepens Peru's Band of Holes Mystery
Fresh archaeological research reveals surprising new details about Peru's mysterious Band of Holes, challenging previous theories about this ancient enigma. Discover the latest findings.
Stonehenge's Neolithic pit circle confirmed as man-made
Archaeologists prove Durrington pit circle was created by humans using novel scientific techniques. Discover how this massive prehistoric structure reveals Neolithic cosmology.
Guardian Australia Wins Walkley Award for Indigenous Series
Guardian Australia's groundbreaking 'The Descendants' series wins prestigious Walkley Award for Indigenous Affairs coverage, recognising powerful storytelling.
900-Year Easter Island Statue Mystery Solved
After 900 years, researchers reveal how Easter Island's massive moai statues were moved using rope-rocking method. Discover the ancient secrets of Rapa Nui engineering.
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Croydon Minster's historic grounds set for revamp
Croydon Minster's forecourt is undergoing a major regeneration, removing a notorious subway and creating a safer, greener public space. Discover the plans for this historic landmark.
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