Category : Heritage History


Aboriginal Rock Shelter Bulldozed for NSW Power Lines

An Aboriginal rock shelter was bulldozed by contractors building transmission lines for the Central-West Orana renewable energy zone, sparking outrage among Indigenous communities and calls for accountability.

Lord Harries Helped Turn School into Summer Haven

A letter recalls how the Rt Rev Lord Harries of Pentregarth, as Bishop of Oxford, overcame opposition to convert a former village school into a summer base for inner-city children in the late 1980s.

Anna Ritchie, Archaeologist, Dies at 82

Anna Ritchie, the archaeologist who directed excavations at Knap of Howar and Skara Brae in Orkney, has died aged 82. Her work uncovered Europe's earliest standing homes.

Royal Tunbridge Wells: A Spa Town Gem Near London

Discover Royal Tunbridge Wells, a historic spa town 30 miles from London, named one of the UK's best places to live in 2026. Explore its Georgian architecture, independent shops, and chalybeate spring.

Hawking's Father Feared Son 'Does Not Study Much'

New biography uncovers Frank Hawking's secret diaries lamenting his son's lack of initiative, offering raw insight into Stephen Hawking's early years and his battle with motor neurone disease.

Naples' Hidden Ancient Wonders by Train

A film-inspired tour of Naples' lesser-known archaeological sites, from Villa Oplontis to submerged Baia, all accessible via the Circumvesuviana and Cumana trains.

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