Why Do We Feel Nostalgia? Exploring Our Sentimental Side
Discover the psychological reasons behind nostalgia and why certain triggers evoke powerful memories. Share your thoughts on this fascinating emotional phenomenon.
Category : Heritage History
KGB's Secret London Lamp Post Revealed
Discover the unassuming Mayfair lamp post used by KGB spies as a dead letter box during the Cold War. A fascinating piece of London's hidden history you can still visit today.
London's Longest Tube Platform Where Trains Don't Fit
Discover Highgate's 490ft Underground platform, built for longer trains that never arrived due to WWII. Explore this fascinating piece of London transport history.
Remembrance Sunday 2025: Full Guide and Timings
Your complete guide to Remembrance Sunday 2025 in London. Find timings for the two-minute silence, Cenotaph service details, road closures, and how to watch the commemorations live.
7 Forgotten Gadgets From The 60s, 70s, 80s & 90s
Take a nostalgic trip through tech history. Discover 7 forgotten gadgets from the 60s to 90s that were once cutting-edge. How many did you own?
UK Public Unaware of Asian WWII Veterans' Role
New project urges British Asian families to share stories of 2.5 million veterans as half of UK public remains unaware of their WWII contribution. Help preserve this vital history.
Scotney Castle: Autumn Magic Near London
Discover Scotney Castle in Kent, a National Trust site offering pure autumn magic with golden leaves and a moated ruin. Perfect for a family day out from London.
Tom Cruise attends Scientology event in East Grinstead
Tom Cruise joined 7,000 Scientologists at Saint Hill Manor for the church's annual fundraising gala, highlighting East Grinstead's complex relationship with the controversial organisation.
Australian Teacher Finds Oldest Southern Hemisphere Fossil
A retired teacher's remarkable fossil discovery in Australia reveals 480-million-year-old marine species, rewriting Southern Hemisphere evolutionary history. Explore this groundbreaking find.
Remembrance Sunday 2025: Full Guide and Timings
Your complete guide to Remembrance Sunday 2025. Find parade times, London road closures, and how to watch the service on TV to honour the fallen.
London's tiny police station hidden in plain sight
Discover Britain's smallest police station in Trafalgar Square, built in 1926 to monitor protests. This hidden gem now serves as a broom cupboard. Find this quirky piece of London history!
Lady Mayor's Show Debuts in Historic London Change
Dame Susan Langley becomes first Lady Mayor as 800-year tradition evolves. Discover how London's Square Mile is embracing innovation and modernisation.
Marylebone Station's Posh Near-Miss Revealed
Discover the incredible story of how London's Marylebone station was almost blocked by posh cricket protests. Uncover its dramatic 19th-century construction saga and lasting legacy. Read more!
How a South London Pub Named an Entire Area
Discover how the Elephant and Castle pub gave its name to a whole London neighbourhood. Explore its history from 1765 to its vibrant present-day scene.
Interactive map reveals London's 1000 unsolved murders
New interactive crime map exposes over 1000 unsolved murders across London, including historic cold cases dating back to pre-war era. Check your area for unsolved crimes.
21 London landmarks at risk in 2025 heritage list
Historic England reveals 21 London landmarks newly classified as 'at risk', including Hampstead Hill Pergola and Chiswick House Conservatory. Discover which historic sites need protection.
Infant remains found at former Tuam mother and baby home
The remains of seven infants have been discovered at the site of the former St Mary's Mother and Baby Home in Tuam, Ireland. A full analysis is now underway.
1975 Whitlam Dismissal: Australia's Democratic Crisis
50 years on, we examine the public fury and potential for chaos after Gough Whitlam's dismissal. Discover how ordinary Australians defended their democracy. Read the full story.
DNA Pioneer James Watson Dies Aged 97
Nobel laureate James Watson, who co-discovered DNA's double helix, has died at 97. Explore his groundbreaking scientific legacy and the controversy over his offensive race remarks.
Guardian corrects Norfolk oyster and WWI soldier details
The Guardian issues key corrections regarding Norfolk oyster restoration project details and the burial location of WWI soldier Private Malcolm Alexander Neville. Discover the full facts.
DNA Co-Discoverer James Watson Dies Aged 97
Nobel laureate James Watson, who co-discovered DNA's double-helix structure, has died aged 97. His groundbreaking work revolutionised science, though his later career was marred by controversy.
Remembrance Sunday 2025: Cenotaph Timings & TV Guide
Your complete guide to the 2025 Remembrance Sunday service at The Cenotaph in London. Discover the full timetable, TV coverage details, and how to pay your respects.
Red-hot spindle sets Hertfordshire hedgerows ablaze
Discover the spindle tree's stunning autumn transformation in Hertfordshire, where this fiery plant has illuminated landscapes since Tudor times. Explore its fascinating history and seasonal beauty.
Holocaust survivor Manfred Goldberg dies aged 95
Holocaust survivor Manfred Goldberg, who dedicated his life to fighting denial and educating future generations, has died at 95. Read his powerful story and legacy.
Florentine Diamond Found in Canadian Vault After Century
The legendary Florentine diamond, missing since WWII, has been discovered in a Canadian bank vault where Empress Zita hid it in the 1940s. Read the incredible story of this royal jewel's secret journey.
Richard Gott: Journalist Who Exposed Latin American Regimes
Remembering Richard Gott, the fearless journalist who reported on Pinochet's Chile and Argentina's 'disappeared'. Discover his legacy of truth-telling against propaganda.
Highgate Cemetery £18m Revamp Gets Green Light
Camden Council approves £18m Highgate Cemetery restoration after controversial toilet block plans were scrapped following grave owner backlash. Discover the 25-year plan.
Felicity Oppé: Art Educator's Legacy Remembered
Remembering Felicity Oppé, the visionary art educator who transformed London's cultural landscape. Discover her remarkable journey and enduring impact on British art.
€1 Italian House Reveals Historic Secrets in Chest
A British homeowner's €1 Italian property purchase turned into an extraordinary historical discovery when they uncovered a mysterious padlocked chest containing century-old secrets.
London 2025 Remembrance Sunday March Route Revealed
Discover the complete route and schedule for London's 2025 Remembrance Sunday march and ceremony at the Cenotaph, including key timings and viewing areas for this poignant national event.
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