Uber driver's dash saves jockey's Derby dreams
An Uber driver's lightning-fast thinking and rapid response saved champion jockey Oisin Murphy from missing the Epsom Derby after a travel nightmare threatened to derail his racing ambitions.
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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.
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.
Neil Armstrong train unveiled in Scottish Highlands
ScotRail honours Apollo 11 commander with newly named Class 153 train, celebrating Armstrong's Scottish heritage while boosting Highland rail services.
Florida alligator smuggling plot in shocking immigration case
Exclusive investigation reveals how US authorities spent millions transporting undocumented migrants across the country in a controversial operation dubbed 'Project Alcatraz'
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.
California moves to suspend Waymo's driverless cars
California authorities move to suspend Waymo's autonomous vehicle operations following a series of concerning incidents on San Francisco streets.
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.
NYC police officer suspended over racist Instagram rant
A New York City transit officer has been suspended without pay after a viral Instagram video showed him making vile racist remarks about Black men while in uniform.
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.
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.
Trump Demands Bail Slashed, Claims It Blocks Subway Access
Donald Trump erupts at New York officials, claiming his $454 million fraud bail prevents him from using the city's subway system and is a 'form of Navalny.' Governor Hochul faces calls to intervene.
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.
Lisbon Funicular Crash: Cable Disconnected Before Disaster
Official investigation finds maintenance crew disconnected critical safety system before Lisbon's deadly funicular accident that killed three and injured dozens. Full safety failures revealed.
American Professor Killed in Lisbon Funicular Tragedy
A US college professor has died following a horrific incident on Lisbon's iconic Gloria Funicular, prompting safety reviews and tributes from the academic community.
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'.
NTSB Probes Deadly Medical Helicopter Crash in California
The National Transportation Safety Board investigates a fatal medical helicopter crash in a remote area of California, highlighting critical safety concerns in air ambulance operations.
Martha's Vineyard Fury Over Steep Ferry Price Hikes
Outrage erupts on the exclusive island of Martha's Vineyard as residents face a sudden and steep increase in ferry fares to Massachusetts, threatening local livelihoods and sparking accusations of corporate greed.
The Political Ban That Stopped Joe Frazier Fighting in the UK
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.
FAA Probes Private Jet's Unauthorised 3,000ft Dive Over NYC
Exclusive: The FAA is investigating a severe airspace violation after a private jet descended to 3,000ft over Manhattan without clearance, triggering a major security alert.
Trump Demands Apology from NTSB Over False Boeing Crash Blame
Former President Donald Trump has launched a furious attack on the US National Transportation Safety Board, demanding a public apology after it incorrectly stated he was to blame for a 2022 Boeing plane crash. The incendiary post on Truth Social has ignit
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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