1976 women's football programme shows sexist past
A 1976 Liverpool v Everton women's match programme describing players by hair and eye colour reveals how far football has come. Discover this fascinating historical snapshot.
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Mother-Daughter Duo Make FA Cup History
Hazzana Parnell and daughter Remaya become the first mother-daughter duo to play together in the FA Cup for Hednesford Town. Read their inspiring football story.
Teams That Achieved Perfect World Cup Qualification Records
Discover the elite football nations who achieved perfect World Cup qualifying records. From Brazil's dominance to Spain's flawless run, explore football history's most impressive campaigns.
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.
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.
Football's Vanishing Records: Glory That Didn't Last
From astronomical transfer fees to astonishing winning margins, discover the football records that were broken almost as soon as they were set in this fascinating look at the sport's most short-lived achievements.
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.
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.
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.
Max Dowman: From Non-League to Arsenal History Maker
The incredible story of how Max Dowman went from Billericay Town to making Arsenal history in just three years - a fairytale rise that defies modern football logic.
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.
Kenny Dalglish: Liverpool's Hero in New Documentary
An intimate new documentary explores how Kenny Dalglish became more than a football hero to Liverpool, carrying the city's tragedies and triumphs on his shoulders during its darkest hours.
Brazil sells legendary Maracanã Stadium in shock move
Rio de Janeiro's iconic Maracanã Stadium, home to football legends and World Cup history, faces an uncertain future as the Brazilian government announces its sale in a controversial decision.
World Cup Stadium Forced to Sell in Financial Crisis
The iconic stadium that hosted legendary World Cup matches faces an uncertain future as financial pressures force its owners to sell this piece of football history.
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.
Nigel Spink: Aston Villa's emergency keeper who became a legend
Relive the incredible story of Nigel Spink's emergency debut that propelled Aston Villa to European Cup victory against Bayern Munich in 1982.
Ronaldo nearly became London bricklayer before football fame
Discover how Cristiano Ronaldo's father nearly moved the family to London for construction work before football superstardom called - the remarkable sliding doors moment that changed sporting history.
Trump's USFL Generals memorabilia hits auction
Exclusive collectibles from Donald Trump's ownership of the New Jersey Generals in the 1980s USFL are going under the hammer, offering football fans a piece of sporting history.
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.
Saving QPR's 1987 Squad from Memory Loss
A lifelong Queens Park Rangers fan's quest to digitally preserve the legendary 1987 squad before memories fade, exploring the intersection of football nostalgia and modern technology.
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.
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