Groundbreaking historical research has identified a Black Waterloo veteran in an exceptionally rare painting, uncovering the remarkable story of a former slave who fought for Britain against Napoleon.
Newly discovered correspondence reveals the Jungle Book author's desperate search for his son John during the Battle of Loos, exposing a father's private torment behind the public patriotism.
A British man alleges Turkish medical staff attempted to harvest his father's organs before he was clinically dead, sparking an international medical ethics scandal and Foreign Office investigation.
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.
A remarkable photographic collection offers an intimate glimpse into the everyday lives of Black British communities in 1980s Bradford, challenging stereotypes and celebrating resilience.
Bert Janssen's extraordinary 33-year survival after pioneering transplant surgery offers new hope for patients and transforms medical understanding of organ longevity.
Bertrand Piquet makes medical history after celebrating 34 years with transplanted heart and lungs, becoming the world's longest-surviving patient of this rare procedure.
Discover the remarkable true story behind Sally Wainwright's new drama about the 19th century Yorkshire women who took up arms in a dramatic protest that shook Victorian England.
Katie Mitchell celebrates 33 years after groundbreaking transplant, becoming Britain's longest surviving heart-lung recipient and inspiring hope for transplant patients nationwide.
Film fans are stunned to discover the real story behind movie Easter eggs, tracing back to 1970s Hollywood and a very different meaning than today's digital treats.
A remarkable collection of colourised historical photographs brings early 20th century Ireland to vivid life, from Dublin's bustling streets to rural village traditions.
Discover the remarkable tale of a 19th-century floating church that served London's docklands - a true testament to eccentric British innovation and community spirit.
Historian Malcolm Gaskill's gripping new work reveals the terrifying true story of England's witch trials and the ordinary lives caught in supernatural terror.
A British father-of-two fights for survival in a Turkish hospital after a catastrophic scooter accident, as his family races against time to raise £50,000 for his medical evacuation back to the UK.
Archaeologists uncover 5,000-year-old metropolis in Northern Israel, providing remarkable evidence that confirms Old Testament accounts of early Canaanite civilisation.
Previously unseen intimate letters between Lord Nelson and his lover reveal the emotional turmoil behind Britain's greatest naval hero's public triumphs.
Discover one family's unforgettable adventure at London's Natural History Museum with a dinosaur-loving six-year-old - tips, highlights and must-see exhibits for your visit.
A British grandfather given 24 hours to live after collapsing on a Greek island holiday makes miraculous recovery as family races to his bedside in emotional medical drama.
Discover the brilliant Black inventors behind everyday items we take for granted, from traffic lights to home security systems, in this revealing Black History Month special.
Groundbreaking research reveals London's iconic Royal Parks share direct botanical lineage with Ireland's ancient forests, tracing back to medieval monastic connections and centuries of ecological exchange.
Discover how journalist Ian James uncovered America's forgotten pyramid builders in his groundbreaking new investigation that rewrites conventional history.
A major new study finds that women's pivotal roles in history are being systematically minimised in UK classrooms, with lessons overwhelmingly focused on male figures and narratives.
Acclaimed historian Mark Mazower delivers a powerful and timely examination of the word 'antisemitism,' tracing its political origins and dangerous evolution in a new must-read book.
Previously unseen archives detailing the 1934 Gresford Colliery disaster, one of Britain's worst mining tragedies, are set for public display near the original site in Wrexham, offering a poignant glimpse into the past.
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.
Chilling footage from an abandoned NHS hospital in the UK has gone viral, revealing a haunting time capsule of medical equipment, patient records, and decaying wards that tell a ghostly story of neglect.
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 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.