A British couple accidentally won £125,000 in the People's Postcode Lottery after the husband forgot to cancel their subscription. Discover how their oversight turned into a life-changing fortune.
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.
Archaeologists uncover 5,000-year-old metropolis in Northern Israel, providing remarkable evidence that confirms Old Testament accounts of early Canaanite civilisation.
Unearthed archives reveal Donald Trump's forgotten 1990 Playboy magazine appearance, featuring model Lisa Fallon and offering a fascinating glimpse into his pre-presidential lifestyle and media persona.
Previously unseen intimate letters between Lord Nelson and his lover reveal the emotional turmoil behind Britain's greatest naval hero's public triumphs.
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.
Uncover the explosive story of France's forgotten 1968 rock underground, where bands played psychiatric hospitals, invented new languages, and created a musical revolution that defied all conventions.
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 UK man nearly missed out on a £1.3 million lottery fortune after his winning ticket sat forgotten in his car's glove compartment for weeks. The incredible story of how he almost lost life-changing money.
Shocking new figures reveal hundreds of thousands of young adults are sitting on forgotten fortunes as their Child Trust Funds mature. Discover if you're owed money and how to claim it.
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.
A long-lost, star-studded 1950s TV pilot for Superman, featuring a young Leslie Nielsen, has been rediscovered by fans, revealing a fascinating 'what if' moment in superhero history.
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.
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.
BBC Radio 6 Music's Lauren Laverne stars in a revelatory new production, 'Mozart's Women', at the London Coliseum. This innovative show uncovers the stories of the talented female composers and musicians Mozart admired, challenging centuries of classical
A British family's dream holiday to Tenerife turned into a nightmare after they boarded their flight, only to realise they had forgotten their nine-year-old son at the departure gate. The frantic parents were forced into an emergency U-turn.
The heartbreaking story of a beloved BBC television star who died destitute and alone, his glittering career forgotten by the industry he served.
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.
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.
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.
Joe Swash shot to fame as Mickey Miller, but his on-screen EastEnders family had a dark secret. We reveal the tragic real-life story of his forgotten 'brother', the actor who played Darren, and what happened after he vanished from our screens.
Exclusive: Unearthed 19th-century architectural plans by Perceval Parsons expose the colossal rail terminus that was never built, a forgotten rival to London's St Pancras.
From kitchen maids to scheming footmen, we track down the Downton Abbey cast members who vanished from the spotlight and reveal what they're doing today.
An urban explorer has uncovered the haunting remains of a forgotten British Tube station, revealing a perfectly preserved time capsule of vintage posters and retro signage frozen in time.