Britain's Bizarre Floating Church: A Thames Marvel
Discover the remarkable tale of a 19th-century floating church that served London's docklands - a true testament to eccentric British innovation and community spirit.
Category : Search result: technology history
US Congress passes bill to block foreign tech access
The US House of Representatives has overwhelmingly approved groundbreaking legislation to prevent foreign adversaries from acquiring sensitive American technologies and data.
The Glass Mountain: England's Witchcraft History Uncovered
Historian Malcolm Gaskill's gripping new work reveals the terrifying true story of England's witch trials and the ordinary lives caught in supernatural terror.
Biblical City Discovery Rewrites Ancient History
Archaeologists uncover 5,000-year-old metropolis in Northern Israel, providing remarkable evidence that confirms Old Testament accounts of early Canaanite civilisation.
Nelson's lost love letters reveal secret heartbreak
Previously unseen intimate letters between Lord Nelson and his lover reveal the emotional turmoil behind Britain's greatest naval hero's public triumphs.
Israel Deploys 'Scent' Tracking in Gaza Conflict
Exclusive investigation reveals Israeli forces using advanced 'scent' detection technology to identify Hamas operatives in Gaza, raising serious ethical concerns about civilian safety and warfare methods.
Hollywood star secretly invented Wi-Fi technology
The astonishing true story of how a glamorous 1940s film icon co-invented technology that paved the way for modern Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS systems while maintaining her Hollywood career.
Black Innovators: 10 Everyday Items They Created
Discover the brilliant Black inventors behind everyday items we take for granted, from traffic lights to home security systems, in this revealing Black History Month special.
How Recording Technology Revolutionised Music Creation
Justin Lewis's groundbreaking book 'Into The Groove' uncovers how recording technology transformed music creation, from The Rolling Stones' mobile studio experiments to modern production techniques that changed listening forever.
Royal Parks' Irish botanical roots revealed in new study
Groundbreaking research reveals London's iconic Royal Parks share direct botanical lineage with Ireland's ancient forests, tracing back to medieval monastic connections and centuries of ecological exchange.
AI and the Luddites: History's Lessons for Technology
As artificial intelligence transforms creative industries, historical parallels with the 19th-century Luddite movement reveal surprising insights about technology, resistance, and human adaptation.
2026 World Cup Ball Tech Ends Handball & Offside Debates
Exclusive look at Adidas's groundbreaking Trionda ball for World Cup 2026, featuring connected ball technology designed to eliminate VAR disputes and transform football officiating forever.
America's Lost Pyramids: Ian James's Groundbreaking Book
Discover how journalist Ian James uncovered America's forgotten pyramid builders in his groundbreaking new investigation that rewrites conventional history.
NRL Puts Artificial Intelligence in Charge of Crucial Calls
The National Rugby League is deploying cutting-edge artificial intelligence to revolutionise crucial in-game decisions, marking a dramatic shift in sports officiating technology that could change rugby league forever.
School history 'minimises women's role', report finds
A major new study finds that women's pivotal roles in history are being systematically minimised in UK classrooms, with lessons overwhelmingly focused on male figures and narratives.
Mazower's vital history of the word 'Antisemitism'
Acclaimed historian Mark Mazower delivers a powerful and timely examination of the word 'antisemitism,' tracing its political origins and dangerous evolution in a new must-read book.
Wrexham's 1934 Pit Disaster Records to Go on Public Display
Previously unseen archives detailing the 1934 Gresford Colliery disaster, one of Britain's worst mining tragedies, are set for public display near the original site in Wrexham, offering a poignant glimpse into the past.
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.
AI Watchdog: 'Everyone Will Die' in Worst-Case Scenario
The UK's first AI Safety Institute chief has issued a stark warning, stating that the worst-case scenario for artificial intelligence could lead to human extinction. The alarming prediction highlights the urgent need for global regulation as AI capabiliti
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.
AUKUS Submarines Plagued by Critical Vulnerabilities
Exclusive: A damning parliamentary report reveals the $368bn AUKUS submarine programme is plagued by severe technological and workforce risks that could leave Australia's future fleet exposed.
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.
Lost 1870s blueprints reveal London's ghost Grand Central station
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.
Ukraine's AI Drone War: Revolutionising Modern Conflict
Exclusive analysis reveals how Ukraine's homegrown drone technology, driven by AI and rapid innovation, is fundamentally reshaping warfare tactics against Russia. Discover the cutting-edge systems changing the battlefield.
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 Stolen Crown: The Heist That Threatened James I's Rule
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'.
Page 3 of 4