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Welshman William Ap Howel Fathered 43 Children in 81 Years

Welshman fathered 43 children in 81 years

The astonishing story of William Ap Howel, who had 43 children and 300 descendants at his funeral in 16th-century Anglesey. Discover the legacy of Britain's most prolific father.

San Francisco Mayor's 'Dark of Night' $5 Million Reparations Bill Sparks Outrage

SF Mayor's Secret $5M Reparations Bill Sparks Fury

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie faces backlash for covertly signing a divisive reparations bill just before Christmas. Critics slam the lack of public consultation. Read the full story.

San Francisco Mayor Quietly Signs $5m Reparations Fund Bill Amid Budget Crisis

SF Mayor Signs Divisive $5m Reparations Fund Bill

San Francisco's mayor has discreetly approved a bill to create a reparations fund, potentially granting eligible black residents $5m each. Discover the controversy and funding challenges.

Pearl Harbour's Final Survivors: An Era Ends as Last Witnesses Pass

Pearl Harbour's last survivors: An era ends

With no survivors attending the 2025 ceremony, discover how the memory of the Pearl Harbour attack is being preserved for future generations through oral histories and family legacies.

Jacob Zuma's Political Comeback Blocked as South Africa Bars Former President from Elections

Zuma barred from South Africa elections

South Africa's electoral court upholds ban preventing former President Jacob Zuma from running in upcoming elections, creating major political shockwaves ahead of the ANC's toughest electoral test.

Sarajevo's Fragile Peace: Three Decades After the Siege, A City Still Healing

Sarajevo's fragile peace three decades after siege

Three decades after the longest siege in modern history, Sarajevo reveals a complex tapestry of resilience and lingering trauma. Discover how this European capital continues to navigate the delicate balance between remembrance and moving forward.

We Tried Lidl's American Snack Invasion: From Pop-Tarts to Twinkies - Our Verdict

Lidl's American Snacks: Our Taste Test Verdict

Lidl brings a taste of the USA to British shelves with classic American snacks. We taste-tested everything from Twinkies to Pop-Tarts to reveal which imports are worth your money.

Step Back in Time: London's Museum of Youth Culture Opens Its Doors in Soho

Museum of Youth Culture Opens in London's Soho

Discover the vibrant history of British youth culture at London's newest museum, featuring rare photographs, fashion, and memorabilia from decades of teenage rebellion and style.

The Years of the Wizard: How Britain's Golden Age of Magic Conjured Modern Entertainment

Britain's Golden Age of Magic Revealed

Rachel Morris's compelling new book reveals how Victorian magicians transformed entertainment and paved the way for modern show business in this fascinating historical exploration.

A-Level Student's Historic Discovery: Lost Grave of Olaudah Equiano's Daughter Found in London

Student finds lost grave of Equiano's daughter

A British teenager's school research project uncovers the final resting place of Joanna Vassa, daughter of famed abolitionist Olaudah Equiano, solving a 200-year-old mystery.

Unearthing the Lost Spirit of Pan-Africanism: A Journey Through History's Forgotten Chapters

Searching for Pan-Africanism's Lost Spirit

A profound exploration into the enduring legacy of Pan-Africanism, tracing its revolutionary roots and examining its urgent relevance in today's global landscape of racial justice and decolonisation.

Manchester's Radical Legacy: How the 1945 Pan-African Congress Shaped Black History

Manchester's 1945 Pan-African Congress: 80 Years On

Eighty years after Manchester hosted the landmark Pan-African Congress, discover how this radical gathering ignited independence movements across Africa and reshaped Black political consciousness worldwide.

Remembering Professor Jane Plastow: The Trailblazing Scholar Who Championed African Theatre

Professor Jane Plastow: African Theatre Pioneer Dies

Celebrating the extraordinary life and legacy of Professor Jane Plastow, whose pioneering work in African theatre transformed cultural understanding and educational practices across continents.

Ancient Roman Ruler's Name Stumps Queensland Exam Students in Baffling History Test

Roman ruler mix-up stuns Queensland exam students

Australian high school students were left bewildered when a Queensland history exam featured an obscure Roman military commander instead of the expected Julius Caesar, raising questions about curriculum standards.

Nelson's Secret Wine Bill: How the Trafalgar Hero Paid Off His Mistress's Husband

Nelson paid wine bill to mistress's husband, letters reveal

Newly revealed historical documents expose Admiral Lord Nelson's extraordinary payment for three dozen claret bottles to the cuckolded husband of his lover Emma Hamilton, revealing the tangled personal life behind Britain's naval legend.

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