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Last known photos of the Titanic revealed

Discover the last photos of the Titanic, taken by an Irish priest who survived after a stark telegram ordered him: 'GET OFF THAT SHIP'. Explore the haunting images.

Billy Zane's mother dies aged 95

Hollywood actor Billy Zane announces the death of his mother, Thalia, at 95. The news comes as his ex-fiancée, I'm A Celeb's Kelly Brook, leaves the jungle.

Joe MacInnis: Canada's Ocean Exploration Pioneer

Dr Joe MacInnis, the Canadian physician turned deep-sea explorer, led groundbreaking missions to the Titanic and Cold War wrecks. Discover his legacy of leadership and conservation.

DiCaprio Revives Titanic-Era Hairstyle at 51

Leonardo DiCaprio revisits his iconic 'Titanic' look with blonde highlights in New York. The actor reflects on the film's impact 30 years on. Read more about his style throwback.

Titanic gold watch sells for record £1.78 million

A gold pocket watch owned by Isidor and Ida Straus, the couple depicted in James Cameron's Titanic, has sold for a record-breaking £1.78 million at a UK auction. Discover the poignant story behind this historic memorabilia.

Titanic watch sells for record £1.78m at auction

A gold pocket watch belonging to Titanic victim Isidor Straus has sold for a record £1.78m, becoming the most expensive piece of Titanic memorabilia ever sold. Discover the tragic love story behind the artefact.

Titanic gold watch sells for record £1.78 million

A gold pocket watch belonging to Isidor and Ida Straus, the couple depicted in Titanic, has sold for a record-breaking £1.78m, becoming the most expensive piece of Titanic memorabilia ever sold.

Titanic watch sells for record £1.78 million

A gold pocket watch owned by a couple who died on the Titanic has sold for a world record £1.78 million. Discover the tragic love story behind this historic piece of memorabilia.

Titanic gold watch sells for record £1.78 million

A gold pocket watch owned by Isidor and Ida Straus, the couple from the Titanic film, has sold for a record-breaking £1.78 million. Discover the story behind this historic piece of memorabilia.

Titanic gold watch sells for record £1.78m

A gold pocket watch owned by a couple who died on the Titanic has sold for a record-breaking £1.78m, the highest price ever paid for Titanic memorabilia. Discover the tragic love story behind the timepiece.

Titanic gold pocket watch sells for £1 million

A gold pocket watch recovered from Titanic victim Isidor Straus is set to sell for £1 million. The timepiece stopped at 2.20am as the ship sank. Discover this poignant piece of history.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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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