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Apple Vision Pro UK Launch & New M5 iPad/Mac Models

Apple's groundbreaking Vision Pro headset is reportedly heading to international markets including the UK, while new iPad and Mac models with powerful M5 chips are in development, signalling major expansion for the tech giant's product ecosystem.

Nelson's Trafalgar watches to sell for £1.2 million

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.

Richard Beard's Novel Reimagines Alan Turing's Life

Acclaimed author Richard Beard unveils his groundbreaking novel 'Universal Turing Machine', a profound exploration of Alan Turing's life and legacy that challenges conventional biography through speculative fiction.

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.

Microsoft's $3.3bn AI Hub Transforms Wisconsin

Microsoft announces a monumental $3.3 billion investment in Racine, Wisconsin, to build a state-of-the-art AI and cloud data centre. This landmark deal, championed by President Biden, promises to create thousands of jobs and marks a stunning reversal of a

Nvidia & Intel Forge Historic AI Alliance

In a seismic shift for the tech industry, Nvidia and Intel announce a groundbreaking partnership to integrate Nvidia's AI software with Intel's next-generation processors, reshaping the future of computing.

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.

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.

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.

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