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Welshman fathered 43 children in 81 years

The astonishing story of William Ap Howel, who had 43 children and 300 descendants at his funeral in 16th-century Anglesey. Discover the legacy of Britain's most prolific father.

Bono joins Dublin Christmas Eve charity busking session

U2's Bono joined Imelda May and Glen Hansard for the 15th annual Grafton Street Christmas Eve busk, raising vital funds for the Dublin Simon Community to fight homelessness. Read about the star-studded festive event.

Dublin Day Trip: Best Pint & 1-Hour Flight

Discover why Dublin is the perfect extreme day trip from the UK. See Trinity College, Dublin Castle & taste the world's best Guinness, all within 24 hours.

Pearl Harbour's last survivors: An era ends

With no survivors attending the 2025 ceremony, discover how the memory of the Pearl Harbour attack is being preserved for future generations through oral histories and family legacies.

Dublin Council Pulls Herzog Park Renaming Vote

A controversial plan to rename Herzog Park in Dublin has been withdrawn after criticism from the Taoiseach and Israeli officials. Discover the full story behind this diplomatic row.

Martin: Withdraw 'Divisive' Herzog Park Renaming

Taoiseach Micheál Martin urges Dublin City Council to scrap a proposal to rename Herzog Park, calling it 'divisive and wrong'. The park honours former Israeli President Chaim Herzog, who had strong Irish roots.

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.

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.

Dublin and Kingston Forge Historic Friendship Pact

In a groundbreaking diplomatic move, Dublin and Kingston have established an unprecedented city-to-city partnership, creating the first-ever direct link between the Irish and Jamaican capitals with plans for cultural and economic cooperation.

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.

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.

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