Adrian Hoare: teacher and Norfolk historian dies at 90
Adrian Hoare, secondary school teacher and local historian focused on Norfolk and Wymondham, has died aged 90. He wrote over 20 books and helped establish Wymondham Heritage Museum.
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Transcendent by Laverne Cox review – success against odds
Laverne Cox's memoir recounts her brutal Alabama childhood, conversion therapy, and decades-long struggle to become a star, offering a defiant story of resilience.
Matariki Here Waka: Māori New Year 2026 Celebrated
The 2026 Māori New Year, themed 'Matariki herenga waka' (a mooring place for all canoes), emphasized inclusivity with dawn ceremonies, feasting, and reflection in Tāmaki (Auckland).
Bayeux tapestry arrives in UK for historic exhibition
The Bayeux tapestry has returned to England for the first time in nearly 1,000 years, arriving at the British Museum after a secret overnight crossing from France.
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Cabo Verde's World Cup success masks complex identity issues
Despite historic World Cup knockout stage debut, Cabo Verde grapples with deep-rooted identity issues stemming from Portuguese colonialism and slavery, complicating its relationship with Africa.
X-Rated Reading at the British Museum: Erotica Study
Jill Lewis recounts her 1970s experience reading erotic surrealist literature under supervision in the British Museum's Reading Room, highlighting the word 'Fie!'
Buckingham Palace Picture Gallery doubles art display with masterpieces
Buckingham Palace’s Picture Gallery now displays 120 paintings, up from 63, after a 'once-in-a-generation' re-hang featuring works by Caravaggio, Rembrandt, and Zoffany.
Bayeux Tapestry Returns to UK After 900 Years
The Bayeux Tapestry arrived at the British Museum on July 10, 2026, with 7.5 million tickets expected to be sold for the historic exhibition starting September 10.
Patricia Greene, longest-serving soap actress, dies at 94
Patricia Greene, the world's longest-serving soap actress who voiced Jill Archer on BBC Radio 4's The Archers for nearly 70 years, has died at age 94.
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Ynys Enlli field names reveal island's history
The 183 named fields on Ynys Enlli tell stories of islanders, farming, and pilgrimage, offering a living history book as visitors stroll the single road.
Art and Spectacle Transform Durham Mining Town
Bishop Auckland's renaissance includes Auckland Palace, galleries, and the new Kynren: the Storied Lands show with birds of prey, Viking raids, and mythical beasts.
Trouble Was review: child's-eye view of adult neglect
Charlotte Edwardes's debut novel, set during the 1976 heatwave, follows young Frank and his siblings staying with their aunt, revealing adult neglect and mental health struggles through a child's perspective.
Allen Ginsberg's Complex Legacy: Genius, Nambla Ties
As centennial events honor Allen Ginsberg, estate keeper Peter Hale discusses the poet's genius work and controversial support for Nambla, a group advocating for man-boy love.
Richard Malone: Irish craft at EU Council presidency
Irish artist Richard Malone installs fabric sculptures at EU Council buildings for Ireland's presidency, challenging traditional art narratives and elevating overlooked crafts.
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Schomburg Center: 100 Years of Black Culture
The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture marks its centennial, showcasing over 11 million items that detail Black history and culture, continuing Arturo Schomburg's mission to collect the global Black experience.
Odyssey Audiobook: Anton Lesser's Stellar Narration
Anton Lesser narrates Homer's Odyssey in this classic audiobook, bringing depth to Odysseus's journey home after the Trojan War, with gods, monsters, and epic storms.
Adrian Lyttelton, historian of Italian fascism, dies at 89
Adrian Lyttelton, author of the seminal 1973 study 'The Seizure of Power: Fascism in Italy', has died aged 89. He was a renowned historian and beloved teacher.
Lost World Off California Coast Could Rewrite US History
A remote 'lost world' discovered off California's coast may rewrite American history, with 13,000-year-old human remains suggesting seafaring migration via a 'kelp highway'.
Big Ben and Parliament Crowned UK's Best Views
Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament have been voted the best views in the UK in a survey of 2,000 adults by holidaycottages.co.uk.
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TV's Golden Age Ads: Baldy Man, Gold Blend, Smash Aliens
The History of Advertising Trust turns 50, showcasing iconic UK ads like Hamlet's Baldy Man, Gold Blend couple, and Smash aliens. Archive reveals social history and regulatory impact.
The Kiss: A Cultural History of Passion and Power
Katie Barclay's 'The Kiss' explores the evolving meanings of kissing from medieval peace rituals to modern consent debates, revealing its contested public and private roles.
Autograph acquires Armet Francis's 70,000+ image archive
Hackney-based Autograph has received the entire photographic estate of Jamaican-British photographer Armet Francis, adding over 70,000 images to its permanent collection.
Getty Grant Preserves Rare HBCU Photos, Sharing Black History
Getty Images' grant program digitizes rare HBCU archives, preserving over a century of Black American history and making images publicly accessible for the first time.
Dreams in Europe: anthology reveals anticlimactic subconscious
Wolfram Lotz's 'Dreams in Europe' collects prosaic dreams from online forums across 25+ languages, revealing surprising narrative consistency and understated melancholy.
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Ushida Findlay: Soft and Hairy House and sensual architecture
Review of V&A Dundee exhibition on Kathryn Findlay and Eisaku Ushida, featuring Soft and Hairy House and other surreal, sensual designs blending Scottish and Japanese influences.
Hidden gold coins save Lancashire church from closure
St Wilfrid’s church in Melling discovered nine gold Britannia coins worth nearly £30,000 in a plastic bag under the altar, saving it from closure after 700 years.
Campaign to save Stefan Zweig's Salzburg villa
Austrian cultural figures campaign to buy Stefan Zweig's Salzburg villa after Wolfgang Porsche put it on the market following a tunnel row.
Joe Murphy, Koopa bassist who made chart history, dies at 46
Joe Murphy, bassist for the pop-punk band Koopa and chart history maker, has died aged 46. His sister confirmed the news on social media, with tributes from the rock community.
Leslie Woodhead, World in Action pioneer, dies at 88
Leslie Woodhead, the filmmaker who pioneered drama-documentaries on British TV and helped establish World in Action, has died aged 88. He invented the format to tell stories behind the Iron Curtain.
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Colin Perchard obituary: British Council diplomat dies at 85
Colin Perchard, a British Council diplomat who served as minister in India and opened offices in Bangladesh, South Korea, and Zimbabwe, has died aged 85.
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