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New research reveals excessive social media use is often a habit, not an addiction. Discover the real impact on mental health and why so many feel hooked. Read the full story.
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Study: Instagram use is habit, not addiction
New research finds excessive social media use is often a conditioned habit rather than a true addiction. Discover how this changes responsibility and what it means for UK teens.
1950: Memories of collectable cigarette cards with British birds
A 1950 country diary reminisces about collectable cigarette cards from the 1920s featuring British birds with unique cut-out designs. Discover this nostalgic piece of social history.
The 'Leastest' Hostess: A Party Season Rebellion
Fed up with perfect hosting? Discover the 'leastest' hostess movement, a liberating new approach to social gatherings that champions authenticity over exhausting perfection.
Tango Ad Creators Reveal 90s Advertising Revolution
Exclusive interview with the team behind Tango's legendary slap ads that boosted sales by 35% and created a cultural phenomenon that still resonates today.
Elspeth King transformed Glasgow's People's Palace
Discover how Elspeth King reshaped Scottish museums, championed working-class history, and recovered Scotland's feminist legacy. Explore her remarkable legacy.
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.
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.
Brexit Culture Wars Failed to Divide Britain, Survey Reveals
Groundbreaking research from the National Centre for Social Research shows Britain remains united on core values despite political turmoil, with surprising consensus emerging across traditional divides.
Modern Etiquette Quiz: Are Your Manners Up to Date?
Discover the unwritten rules of contemporary British etiquette in our exclusive quiz. From social media conduct to dining dilemmas, test your knowledge of modern manners that would impress even the Duchess of Edinburgh.
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.
Modern Friendship: Why Less Contact Creates Stronger Bonds
Discover the counterintuitive approach to forming meaningful friendships in today's fast-paced world. Learn why putting out strong vibes then stepping back might be the key to lasting connections.
The Hidden Victorian Meaning Behind LOL Revealed
Social media users are having their minds blown after discovering the true 19th-century meaning behind the ubiquitous acronym 'LOL' that's very different from how we use it today.
Country Life's 39 Rules for Spotting a True Gentleman
Country Life's etiquette expert Laura Windsor reveals the definitive guide to identifying genuine gentlemen through manners, appearance and behaviour in modern society.
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.
Influencers flee to UK over Australia social media ban
An Australian influencer family has relocated to the UK to circumvent Australia's proposed social media ban for children under 16, sparking debate about digital parenting and regulation.
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.
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.
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.
Australia considers social media ban for under-16s
The Australian government is debating a controversial proposal to ban social media access for children under 16, sparking intense debate about online safety versus digital rights.
Mary McGee, contraception rights pioneer, dies
Tributes pour in for Mary McGee, the courageous Irish woman whose landmark 1973 Supreme Court case paved the way for legalising contraception in Ireland, ending decades of restrictive laws.
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.
Study reveals Britain's most inappropriate social behaviours
Groundbreaking research reveals the most inappropriate social behaviours that leave Britons feeling awkward and uncomfortable in everyday situations.
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.
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