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Nelson's Trafalgar watches to sell for £1.2 million

Extraordinary timepieces belonging to Admiral Lord Nelson's trusted lieutenants during the Battle of Trafalgar, including one worn as Nelson lay dying, are expected to sell for over £1.2 million at auction.

Unsilenced: Exhibition Amplifies Black British Stories

A groundbreaking exhibition at Westminster's Church House, 'The Unsilenced', brings to light the hidden histories and contributions of Black Britons through compelling photography and personal narratives.

Chicken Tikka Masala: Britain's Curry Love Story

Discover how Chicken Tikka Masala became Britain's most beloved curry through a fascinating tale of cultural fusion, adaptation and culinary innovation during National Curry Week.

22-year-old becomes British Museum's youngest trustee

Jessica Ward has shattered records as the youngest trustee in the British Museum's 270-year history, bringing a fresh generational perspective to one of Britain's most revered cultural institutions.

Hepburn's Secret Beverly Hills 'Gay House' for Sale

The historic Beverly Hills home secretly shared by Hollywood icon Katharine Hepburn and her rumoured lover, socialite Laura Harding, hits the market. Discover the story behind the legendary 'gay house' and its glamorous, hidden past.

WWII Brothers Died Hours Apart in Battle of Britain

The poignant tale of two British brothers, both RAF pilots, who lost their lives within hours of each other during the Battle of Britain. Discover their heroic legacy and the memorial that now honours their ultimate sacrifice.

History Podcast Breaks Records with Epic Australia Tour

History podcast giants Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland are taking their chart-topping show, The Rest Is History, on an unprecedented live tour to Australia, selling out stadiums and redefining the power of historical storytelling.

UK's Best History Universities 2025 Revealed

The Guardian's 2025 league table unveils the best UK universities for studying History, with Cambridge retaining the top spot while London institutions dominate the upper ranks.

Top UK Universities for History of Art 2025 Revealed

The Guardian's 2025 league table unveils the best UK universities for History of Art. Discover which institutions lead in teaching quality, student satisfaction, and graduate prospects in this prestigious field.

High Heels: A Queen's Vengeful Invention Against Rival

A startling new historical biography uncovers the dark and vengeful origins of the high heel, tracing it back to a plot by the 16th-century French Queen, Catherine de' Medici, driven by jealousy and a desire to humiliate her husband's mistress.

How The Simpsons Became a British TV Institution

Discover the surprising cultural love affair between Britain and the quintessentially American animated sitcom, The Simpsons, as it celebrates enduring popularity and influence on UK phrases and humour.

Secret portrait suggests Shakespeare had a male lover

A newly authenticated 17th-century miniature portrait reveals compelling evidence of a close, possibly romantic relationship between William Shakespeare and his literary patron, the Earl of Southampton. Art experts and historians are re-evaluating the Bar

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