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Marshall's RA show on Black enslavers challenges history

A major new exhibition by celebrated artist Kerry James Marshall at London's Royal Academy challenges conventional narratives by exploring the complex and often overlooked history of Black enslavers in America.

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.

HappyEnd: Brilliantly Mysterious Orwellian School Drama

Director Yukiko Mishima's 'HappyEnd' is a masterful and unsettling dissection of a high school's sinister pursuit of perfection, creating a brilliantly mysterious Orwellian drama that will haunt you long after the credits roll.

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.

Jill Lepore: The US Constitution is a 'broken tool'

Acclaimed historian and New Yorker staff writer Jill Lepore launches a powerful new book, 'Amend,' arguing that the US Constitution is a relic in need of a democratic overhaul for the 21st century.

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.

American Pickers' Mike Wolfe Hospitalised After Motorcycle Crash

Mike Wolfe, the renowned star of History Channel's 'American Pickers', is recovering after a serious motorcycle accident in Nashville. The antiques expert sustained multiple injuries but is reported to be in stable condition. Full details on the crash and

Discover Japan's Stunning Secret Beach Paradise

Forget the bustling metropolises. Japan's secret weapon for your next holiday is its breathtaking, diverse coastline, offering everything from subtropical Okinawan waters to wild, windswept Hokkaido shores.

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

The tragic true story behind Ferrari's famous logo

The iconic Ferrari prancing horse emblem has a poignant and heroic origin story, born from a national tragedy and a mother's enduring love. Discover the First World War tale that led to the creation of a motoring legend.

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