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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.

King Charles hosts German President for historic state visit

King Charles III and Queen Camilla welcome German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier for a three-day state visit, the first by a German leader since 1998. The historic trip includes a state banquet and a poignant wreath-laying in Coventry.

Authentic German Christmas Recipes for UK Bakers

Discover traditional German Christmas baking with authentic recipes for stollen, cinnamon stars and mulled wine cake from Jürgen Krauss's new cookbook. Perfect for festive UK baking.

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.

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.

Himmler's grandson breaks silence on Nazi crimes

In a remarkable act of historical reckoning, the grandson of SS leader Heinrich Himmler speaks out against his ancestor's atrocities and Nazi ideology in a powerful documentary interview.

German dentists memorialise Nazi-era brutality

German dental association unveils groundbreaking memorial acknowledging profession's complicity in Nazi sadistic practices and human experimentation during Third Reich era.

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.

German police battle armed soldier in shootout

Shocking scenes unfold in Germany as police engage in dramatic shootout with a Bundeswehr soldier who opened fire on colleagues, leaving one with serious facial injuries in a quiet residential neighbourhood.

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.

The Rise and Fall of the Baader-Meinhof Gang

A compelling exploration of the Red Army Faction's turbulent history, from idealistic beginnings to violent extremism, and the lasting impact of their radical campaign against the West German state.

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.

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