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1909 Time Capsule Discovered at South Carolina University

A remarkable discovery at South Carolina State University as workers uncover a sealed 1909 time capsule containing historical documents and artefacts, offering a fascinating glimpse into the institution's early years.

Trump's King Charles sword request denied by library

The Eisenhower Presidential Library refused Donald Trump's unusual request to borrow a historic sword for King Charles III's coronation, citing preservation concerns in newly revealed correspondence.

1984 Miners' Strike Artefacts Saved for the Nation

A priceless collection of artefacts from the 1984 miners' strike and UK coal mining history has been rescued from disposal, securing a permanent home at the National Coal Mining Museum in Wakefield.

Holocaust survivor, 98, beaten to death in care home

A 98-year-old Holocaust survivor has been brutally murdered in her US nursing home. Her 82-year-old roommate has been charged with second-degree murder in a shocking case that raises serious questions about patient safety and care home vetting procedures.

1935: Nuremberg Laws Enacted - A Dark Day in History

On 17 September 1935, the Nazi regime enacted the infamous Nuremberg Laws, a cornerstone of state-sponsored antisemitism that systematically stripped Jewish people of their citizenship and fundamental rights, paving the way for the Holocaust.

Artefacts recovered from Titanic sister ship wreck

Maritime archaeologists have triumphantly recovered a trove of artefacts from the wreck of the HMHS Britannic, the Titanic's sister ship, in a groundbreaking expedition off the coast of Greece. The findings offer a poignant new window into the ship's trag

Ancient Gaza Treasures Rescued Hours Before Storehouse Destroyed

In a dramatic pre-dawn operation, Palestinian archaeologists and volunteers successfully evacuated priceless antiquities from a Gaza City storehouse, saving them from destruction just hours before the building was levelled by an Israeli airstrike.

Saudi Arabia Unveils World's Largest Museum Plans

Saudi Arabia announces the Prince Mohammed bin Salman International Museum, a colossal cultural project in Riyadh set to be the world's largest museum, showcasing 30,000 artefacts across five revolutionary wings.

BBC Journalist Sparks Fury Over Holocaust Comparison

A senior BBC correspondent is under fire after outrageously claiming on live television that Israelis are using the Holocaust as a justification for their actions in Gaza, drawing immediate condemnation from Jewish leaders and prompting a formal investiga

Nazi-looted art recovered in Argentina after 80 years

A long-lost painting by German Jewish artist Friedrich Adler, stolen by the Nazis in 1938, has been dramatically recovered in Argentina, marking a significant victory for Holocaust restitution efforts.

UK Floods Submerge Yorkshire, Colonial Artefacts Returned

A visual roundup of Tuesday's major events: severe flooding disrupts northern England, a historic gesture sees Benin Bronzes repatriated, and tensions rise at a UK immigration centre, all captured in striking photography.

Tory MP Lee Anderson Sparks Fury with Anne Frank Comment

Conservative MP Lee Anderson faces a firestorm of criticism after suggesting Anne Frank would have 'believed in freedom' and avoided the Holocaust if she had been armed. Outrage erupts over the 'appalling' historical revisionism.

Bristol returns sacred artefacts to Larrakia people

In a powerful act of post-colonial justice, Bristol's museum returns 14 culturally significant artefacts to the Larrakia people of Australia, setting a new precedent for UK cultural institutions.

Lyon Holocaust Memorial Defaced with 'Free Gaza' Graffiti

The Mayor of Lyon, Grégory Doucet, has denounced the vandalism of a city Holocaust memorial with 'Free Gaza' graffiti. The incident, which has sparked widespread outrage, is being investigated as a potential antisemitic hate crime.

Macron offers Bayeux Tapestry loan to Starmer's Britain

French President Emmanuel Macron has proposed lending the historic Bayeux Tapestry to the UK, marking a significant diplomatic overture to Prime Minister Keir Starmer's new government. This rare gesture could symbolise renewed Anglo-French relations.

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