Queen Victoria's Beloved Kentia Palm: A Royal Botanical Obsession
The remarkable journey of the Kentia Palm from a remote Pacific island to Victorian drawing rooms. Discover the botanical history behind one of the world's most popular houseplants.
The remarkable journey of the Kentia Palm from a remote Pacific island to Victorian drawing rooms. Discover the botanical history behind one of the world's most popular houseplants.
A provocative new cultural analysis explores why we romanticise certain historical periods while ignoring their brutal realities. Discover what your period drama preference says about your subconscious desires and modern anxieties.
Real Housewives of New York City alum Sonja Morgan opens up about the devastating end of her whirlwind romance with her 'Viking' boyfriend, revealing the emotional toll and her hopes for the future.
Downton Abbey's Michelle Dockery stuns on the red carpet in New York City, proudly displaying her baby bump in a glittering black gown at the premiere of the franchise's final film, 'A New Era'.
Radio legend Howard Stern has announced his shock departure from his iconic show, marking the end of a four-decade career that revolutionised broadcasting. The self-proclaimed 'King of All Media' is stepping away from his SiriusXM show, leaving fans and t
Groundbreaking research from UCL exposes how Britain's notorious Victorian workhouses were directly financed by the brutal transatlantic slave trade, forcing a national reckoning with our colonial past.
Downton Abbey star Michelle Dockery made a radiant appearance at the London premiere of 'A New Era', elegantly showcasing her pregnancy glow and baby bump in a black sequinned gown.
The beloved Crawley family returns in the second Downton Abbey film. Our review delves into the lavish production, familiar comforts, and new challenges facing the household in the Roaring Twenties.
The colossal 10-metre-long fossil of a prehistoric 'sea dragon', the largest and most complete of its kind ever found in Britain, has been miraculously discovered during a routine draining of a lagoon at Rutland Water Nature Reserve.
Escape to the enchanting seaside town of Broadstairs, Kent. Explore its timeless charm, award-winning beaches, literary connections to Charles Dickens, and delicious local seafood for the perfect UK coastal getaway.
The real-life Downton Abbey, Highclere Castle, hides a past far grittier than its on-screen glamour. Discover the freezing servants' quarters, the Countess's secret wartime role, and the castle's surprising historical scandals.
Exclusive video reveals the moment a Libyan coastguard vessel allegedly machine-gunned a migrant rescue ship operated by SOS Méditerranée. The harrowing incident occurred as the Ocean Viking attempted to aid a distressed rubber dinghy in international wat
An intrepid travel writer ventures to Unst, the UK's most northerly inhabited island. Discover the dramatic Viking heritage, unique wildlife, and the surprising comforts at the edge of the world in this captivating travelogue.
Former world darts champion Andy Fordham makes a harrowing admission about his crippling alcohol addiction during his career, revealing he consumed up to 25 pints a day before matches.
A top NASA scientist is convinced proof of alien life was discovered on Mars in the 1970s. Dr Gilbert Levin's explosive claims challenge everything we think we know about the Red Planet.
A 1,500-year-old lead cross, depicting Christ's crucifixion and bearing a cryptic Greek inscription, has been discovered by a hiker in the remote Israeli desert, leaving archaeologists baffled.
Remembering Nick Kent, the iconic music journalist whose raw, unfiltered writing chronicled the golden age of rock and punk. A tribute to his life and legacy.
Taylor Swift dazzles fans with her latest album, marking the start of her 'Showgirl Era', while her relationship with NFL star Travis Kelce continues to captivate the public.
John and Rosemary Kaasa's luxury Viking river cruise was ruined by a swarm of gnats, leaving them frustrated and demanding compensation.
Taylor Swift embraces a glamorous 'showgirl era' with stunning, feathered and bejewelled outfits in her latest album artwork, leaving fans in awe of her bold new look.
Taylor Swift teases her upcoming album as a heartfelt homage to life's ups and downs, with a nod to George Michael's iconic showmanship. Fans speculate on the sound and themes.
Taylor Swift has sent shockwaves through her fanbase with a jaw-dropping announcement, teasing a brand-new era. Discover what the global icon has in store!
Former PM Gordon Brown warns of a 'poverty epidemic' gripping Britain, with millions struggling to afford basics as living standards plummet.
A historic Soviet-era floating restaurant in Moscow has sunk into the Volga River, marking the end of an iconic landmark from Russia's past.
A stunning discovery in California's mountains has uncovered a hidden portal to the Jurassic era, leaving scientists and explorers in awe.
A controversial Trump-era policy has left thousands of Medicaid patients burdened with unmanageable medical debt, raising concerns over healthcare accessibility in the US.
A remarkably preserved Tudor-era shipwreck has been uncovered off the coast of Northumberland, offering historians a rare insight into 16th-century shipbuilding and trade.