Mike Wolfe's New Show Premieres February 22 on History
American Pickers star Mike Wolfe is back with a new History Channel series, 'History's Greatest Picks', premiering February 22. Explore legendary treasures and their astonishing stories.
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Russia's Forests: 642 Billion Trees Shaping History & Identity
Sophie Pinkham's new book explores how Russia's immense taiga, home to more trees than stars in our galaxy, has shaped its history, wars, and national identity. Discover the forest's enduring power.
Six Affordable UK Country House Hotels with Spas
Beat the January blues with our pick of six charming UK country house hotels, each featuring a spa and rooms for under £160 per night. Perfect for a post-festive reset.
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.
London's Hunterian Museum issues warning over human remains
The Hunterian Museum in London houses a vast collection of anatomical specimens. Visitors are warned its displays of human remains may cause distress. Discover its history and controversial exhibits.
Hunterian Museum's stark warning over human remains
London's Hunterian Museum houses a vast collection of anatomical specimens. Its warning to visitors: the human remains on display may prove deeply upsetting.
UK Property Hotspots 2025: Plymouth, Stafford, Wigan Lead Growth
New Lloyds data reveals the UK's top property hotspots for 2025, with Plymouth seeing a 12.6% surge. Discover where values soared and where they fell sharply. Explore the full regional analysis now.
US expat's UK culture shock over pillow sizes
An American woman moving to the UK reveals her biggest surprise: UK pillows are larger, making her US bed linen useless. Discover the everyday items that differ across the Atlantic.
US expat's UK culture shock over pillow and butter sizes
An American woman moving to the UK shares her surprising packing mistakes, from ill-fitting bed linen to wrong-sized baking trays. Discover the everyday items that aren't standard globally.
Roman history explains why New Year starts on January 1st
As we prepare to welcome 2026, discover the ancient Roman political crisis that moved the start of the year from March to January 1st. Uncover the surprising history of our calendar.
Meteorite hunters vs science: The battle for UK space rocks
The Winchcombe meteorite's discovery, aided by doorbell cams, ignited a global hunt. Now, soaring prices threaten scientific access to these priceless solar system clues. Explore the new space race.
Amateur historians reveal hidden 'engine room' of history
A new report reveals how amateur genealogists and local historians are driving groundbreaking historical research, uncovering vital stories missed by academia. Discover their untold impact.
Imperial War Museum accused of 'woke' history reframing
The Imperial War Museum faces criticism for a new LGBTQ+ digital tour, with experts accusing it of 'reframing history' for 'woke appeal'. Explore the controversial exhibits.
2025 on track to be UK's hottest year ever
The Met Office confirms 2025 is tracking to beat 2022 as the UK's warmest year on record, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Discover the climate data and what it means for Britain's future.
Family finds travelling world cheaper than UK rent
Chloe and Connor Ellis sold their Barnsley home and are now globetrotting with their two young sons, discovering that exploring Southeast Asia costs less than monthly rent in the UK. Follow their journey.
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.
Heart transplant surgeon Sir Terence English dies at 93
Sir Terence English, the surgeon who led the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979, has died aged 93. Discover the legacy of this medical pioneer.
10 Deadly Genetic Diseases Risk, Warns GP
A leading GP reveals 10 deadly hereditary conditions many are unaware they risk. Learn your family medical history and how to take preventative action today.
New Zealand Makes Māori History Compulsory in Schools
New Zealand's education system undergoes historic transformation as Māori history becomes compulsory in national curriculum. Discover the groundbreaking changes shaping Aotearoa's future.
Kate Mosse's Feminist History for Every Day Review
Discover Kate Mosse's groundbreaking feminist history book featuring 365 women who shaped our world. Explore their untold stories and lasting impact today.
Interactive Map Reveals Vast Roman Road Network
Discover how modern technology reveals the astonishing scale and sophistication of ancient Rome's transportation system that connected an empire spanning three continents.
Police fined £5,400 for blocking medical cannabis patient
In a landmark legal ruling, Queensland Police face substantial penalties after preventing a registered medical marijuana patient from using his prescribed treatment during a vehicle search, raising crucial questions about patient rights and law enforcemen
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.
This Week in History: Gunpowder Plot to Berlin Wall
Explore the dramatic historical events that shaped Britain and the world during this pivotal week, from treasonous plots to revolutionary moments that changed global politics forever.
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.
PIX Magazine: Australia's Lost Visual History Rediscovered
A stunning new exhibition unveils forgotten photographic treasures from PIX Magazine, capturing Australia's social transformation from the 1930s to 1970s through groundbreaking photojournalism.
Medieval mass grave reveals Spain's violent religious past
Archaeologists discover 13th-century skeletons in Spain showing evidence of violent deaths during Christian consolidation, challenging historical narratives of peaceful conversion.
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.
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