New Zealand Makes Māori History Compulsory in Schools
New Zealand's education system undergoes historic transformation as Māori history becomes compulsory in national curriculum. Discover the groundbreaking changes shaping Aotearoa's future.
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1 in 3 Servicewomen Face Sexual Harassment: MOD Survey
A damning Ministry of Defence survey reveals widespread sexual harassment in the UK military. 34% of female personnel reported incidents. Urgent action demanded.
Kate Mosse's Feminist History for Every Day Review
Discover Kate Mosse's groundbreaking feminist history book featuring 365 women who shaped our world. Explore their untold stories and lasting impact today.
Interactive Map Reveals Vast Roman Road Network
Discover how modern technology reveals the astonishing scale and sophistication of ancient Rome's transportation system that connected an empire spanning three continents.
British Army's Ajax Vehicles Deemed Unfit for Deployment
Exclusive investigation reveals the British Army's flagship Ajax fighting vehicles remain unfit for frontline deployment despite £4bn investment, with ongoing vibration and noise issues endangering crew safety.
Sarajevo's fragile peace three decades after siege
Three decades after the longest siege in modern history, Sarajevo reveals a complex tapestry of resilience and lingering trauma. Discover how this European capital continues to navigate the delicate balance between remembrance and moving forward.
True Story Behind Classic British War Film Revealed
Discover the incredible real-life events that inspired one of Britain's most celebrated war films, featuring astonishing bravery and a plot that seems too dramatic to be true.
Museum of Youth Culture Opens in London's Soho
Discover the vibrant history of British youth culture at London's newest museum, featuring rare photographs, fashion, and memorabilia from decades of teenage rebellion and style.
This Week in History: Gunpowder Plot to Berlin Wall
Explore the dramatic historical events that shaped Britain and the world during this pivotal week, from treasonous plots to revolutionary moments that changed global politics forever.
Sikh Soldiers: WWI's Forgotten Warriors
Discover how over 130,000 Sikh soldiers fought alongside British forces during the First World War, forming a crucial yet overlooked chapter in military history.
Britain's Golden Age of Magic Revealed
Rachel Morris's compelling new book reveals how Victorian magicians transformed entertainment and paved the way for modern show business in this fascinating historical exploration.
UK Defence Secretary Reveals Military Readiness Crisis
John Healey reveals alarming new figures showing Britain's military equipment shortages and recruitment failures, sparking urgent calls for government action.
PIX Magazine: Australia's Lost Visual History Rediscovered
A stunning new exhibition unveils forgotten photographic treasures from PIX Magazine, capturing Australia's social transformation from the 1930s to 1970s through groundbreaking photojournalism.
Medieval mass grave reveals Spain's violent religious past
Archaeologists discover 13th-century skeletons in Spain showing evidence of violent deaths during Christian consolidation, challenging historical narratives of peaceful conversion.
Military housing scandal: Heroes live in squalor
Exclusive investigation reveals shocking state of military accommodation as service families face mould, vermin and collapsing ceilings while defence spending soars.
Student finds lost grave of Equiano's daughter
A British teenager's school research project uncovers the final resting place of Joanna Vassa, daughter of famed abolitionist Olaudah Equiano, solving a 200-year-old mystery.
Manchester's 1945 Pan-African Congress: 80 Years On
Eighty years after Manchester hosted the landmark Pan-African Congress, discover how this radical gathering ignited independence movements across Africa and reshaped Black political consciousness worldwide.
Roman ruler mix-up stuns Queensland exam students
Australian high school students were left bewildered when a Queensland history exam featured an obscure Roman military commander instead of the expected Julius Caesar, raising questions about curriculum standards.
Nelson paid wine bill to mistress's husband, letters reveal
Newly revealed historical documents expose Admiral Lord Nelson's extraordinary payment for three dozen claret bottles to the cuckolded husband of his lover Emma Hamilton, revealing the tangled personal life behind Britain's naval legend.
King Charles backs memorial for LGBT veterans
The monarch has given his support to the UK's first permanent memorial dedicated to LGBT veterans who faced persecution while serving their country.
1970s Lesbian Activists: Britain's Forgotten Warriors
A groundbreaking documentary uncovers the radical lesbian activists who organised resistance movements and fought for women's rights during the turbulent 1970s in Britain.
Mount Rushmore's hidden Native American history revealed
As Mount Rushmore celebrates its centenary, new initiatives are finally acknowledging the sacred land's painful history and the Native American tribes displaced for this American monument.
Instagram Introduces Watch History for Reels
Meta introduces game-changing Watch History for Instagram Reels, allowing users to rediscover previously viewed content with ease. Find out how this new feature transforms content discovery on the platform.
Napoleon's diamond jewel abandoned after Waterloo
Exclusive: The extraordinary story of Napoleon Bonaparte's abandoned diamond-encrusted jewel, left behind in his carriage after his crushing defeat at Waterloo and how it became an embarrassing relic for the Duke of Wellington.
Ancient Egyptians attempted cancer surgery 4,000 years ago
Groundbreaking research reveals Egyptian physicians attempted cancer surgery centuries earlier than previously thought, rewriting medical history with astonishing discovery.
How a British quarrel named Melbourne
The fascinating true story behind Melbourne's naming reveals a diplomatic dispute between two British governors that forever shaped Australian identity.
UK-Germany defence pact counters Russian submarine threat
Britain and Germany announce landmark defence agreement allowing mutual use of aircraft and naval bases amid growing concerns over Russian submarine activity in North Atlantic waters.
UK troops sent to Israel in advisory capacity
British troops have been dispatched to Israel on a training and advisory mission as the nation prepares for potential conflict escalation with Iran. The Mirror reveals exclusive details of this strategic deployment.
Fulham Palace makes Black History Month permanent
The former Bishop of London's residence launches permanent Black history programme, confronting its colonial past through new exhibitions and educational initiatives.
French Crown Jewels Sold Off in 1887, Expert Reveals
Shocking discovery reveals France's priceless crown jewels were systematically dismantled and sold by the government in 1887, leaving the Louvre without its most spectacular gems.
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