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.
In a landmark maritime event, Cunard's iconic Queen Mary 2 is set to make a triumphant return to Liverpool, the historic birthplace of the legendary cruise line. The upcoming call celebrates the city's profound shipping heritage.
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.
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.
A historic shipwreck, the size of a skyscraper, has been dramatically uncovered on a British beach after a colossal tidal shift, revealing a stunning piece of maritime history.
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.
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
Historian Tracy Borman uncovers the shocking theft of a priceless crown from James I's treasury, a brazen heist that threatened the very legitimacy of the Stuart monarchy in her new book, 'The Stolen Crown'.
Discover the fascinating structural engineering and safety reasons behind one of the most consistent design features in maritime and aviation history.
The historic ship that carried Captain Scott on his fateful Antarctic expedition has been discovered in remarkable condition at the bottom of the Greenland Sea, solving an 80-year maritime mystery.
The US Coast Guard is investigating a significant maritime incident after over two dozen shipping containers were discovered adrift in the perilous waters of Alaska's Prince William Sound, sparking a major pollution and navigation hazard alert.
A remarkable piece of maritime history has been revealed on the shores of Wisconsin as a 150-year-old shipwreck, the 'George L. Newman', emerges from Lake Michigan's depths following a powerful storm, offering a rare glimpse into the region's nautical pas
A remarkable piece of maritime history has been revealed on the shores of Rowleys Bay, Wisconsin, as receding lake waters expose a well-preserved shipwreck from the 1800s, captivating historians and locals alike.
Exclusive look at the British Boxing Board of Control's 1960s ban on Smokin' Joe Frazier, a shocking decision rooted in politics that denied UK fans a legendary showdown.
Declassified documents expose a truly eccentric Cold War-era British plan to salvage the Titanic using millions of ping pong balls and industrial grease, a scheme once considered by the Royal Navy.
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.
A newly unearthed newspaper column from 1923 exposes remarkably progressive advice for men on marriage and relationships, proving that modern dating dilemmas are anything but new.
The remarkable story of Grrlspot, a pop-up lesbian dance party that became a beacon of hope and defiance in the immediate, chaotic aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans.
A powerful new photographic archive surfaces, casting light on the resilience and overlooked narratives of Black communities across the UK during the 1930s economic collapse.
New research uncovers the extraordinary story of thousands of Polish men forced into Nazi service who later defected to join Allied forces, a hidden chapter of WWII history finally coming to light.
Maritime chaos erupted in Istanbul after the 225-metre cargo ship 'Yusuf Cepnioglu' lost power and drifted across the vital shipping lane, forcing a complete suspension of traffic in the Bosphorus Strait.
Fitzroy Gardens' iconic Cooks' Cottage faces a controversial proposal to relocate to Victoria's parliament precinct as a gesture of Aboriginal reconciliation, sparking intense debate about historical preservation versus colonial legacy.
A startling archaeological discovery unfolds off the Kent coast as shifting sands unveil ancient stone crosses, offering a tantalising glimpse into a medieval world lost to the sea for centuries.