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School history 'minimises women's role', report finds
A major new study finds that women's pivotal roles in history are being systematically minimised in UK classrooms, with lessons overwhelmingly focused on male figures and narratives.
Mazower's vital history of the word 'Antisemitism'
Acclaimed historian Mark Mazower delivers a powerful and timely examination of the word 'antisemitism,' tracing its political origins and dangerous evolution in a new must-read book.
Wrexham's 1934 Pit Disaster Records to Go on Public Display
Previously unseen archives detailing the 1934 Gresford Colliery disaster, one of Britain's worst mining tragedies, are set for public display near the original site in Wrexham, offering a poignant glimpse into the past.
Hepburn's Secret Beverly Hills 'Gay House' for Sale
The historic Beverly Hills home secretly shared by Hollywood icon Katharine Hepburn and her rumoured lover, socialite Laura Harding, hits the market. Discover the story behind the legendary 'gay house' and its glamorous, hidden past.
WWII Brothers Died Hours Apart in Battle of Britain
The poignant tale of two British brothers, both RAF pilots, who lost their lives within hours of each other during the Battle of Britain. Discover their heroic legacy and the memorial that now honours their ultimate sacrifice.
History Podcast Breaks Records with Epic Australia Tour
History podcast giants Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland are taking their chart-topping show, The Rest Is History, on an unprecedented live tour to Australia, selling out stadiums and redefining the power of historical storytelling.
Black Indigenous Circus Dismantles Colonial Legacy in UK Tour
The groundbreaking Black Indigenous Circus, now in a UK tour, is using breathtaking acrobatics and powerful storytelling to reclaim cultural narratives and challenge historical stereotypes, starting with a landmark show in Philadelphia.
UK's Best History Universities 2025 Revealed
The Guardian's 2025 league table unveils the best UK universities for studying History, with Cambridge retaining the top spot while London institutions dominate the upper ranks.
Top UK Universities for History of Art 2025 Revealed
The Guardian's 2025 league table unveils the best UK universities for History of Art. Discover which institutions lead in teaching quality, student satisfaction, and graduate prospects in this prestigious field.
High Heels: A Queen's Vengeful Invention Against Rival
A startling new historical biography uncovers the dark and vengeful origins of the high heel, tracing it back to a plot by the 16th-century French Queen, Catherine de' Medici, driven by jealousy and a desire to humiliate her husband's mistress.
Canada's First Nations Musicians Revolutionise Healing Powwow Music
Discover how a new generation of Indigenous artists from Canada is transforming traditional powwow music into a global healing force, blending ancestral rhythms with contemporary sounds to address intergenerational trauma and cultural reclamation.
Lost 1870s blueprints reveal London's ghost Grand Central station
Exclusive: Unearthed 19th-century architectural plans by Perceval Parsons expose the colossal rail terminus that was never built, a forgotten rival to London's St Pancras.
Secret portrait suggests Shakespeare had a male lover
A newly authenticated 17th-century miniature portrait reveals compelling evidence of a close, possibly romantic relationship between William Shakespeare and his literary patron, the Earl of Southampton. Art experts and historians are re-evaluating the Bar
The Stolen Crown: The Heist That Threatened James I's Rule
Historian Tracy Borman uncovers the shocking theft of a priceless crown from James I's treasury, a brazen heist that threatened the very legitimacy of the Stuart monarchy in her new book, 'The Stolen Crown'.
Australia's Multi-Million Pound Indigenous Treaty Costs Exposed
Exclusive investigation uncovers the colossal taxpayer-funded bill for Australian state-level Indigenous treaties, with Victoria alone spending millions on its contentious negotiation framework.
Dances With Wolves actor Graham Greene dies aged 73
The acclaimed Oneida actor, renowned for his powerful role as Kicking Bird in the epic western, has died. Tributes pour in for a performer who broke barriers for Indigenous representation in Hollywood.
Dances With Wolves actor Graham Greene dies aged 72
The entertainment world mourns the loss of Graham Greene, the acclaimed First Nations actor renowned for his Oscar-nominated role in Dances With Wolves, who has passed away at age 72.
Oscar-Nominated Dances With Wolves Actor Graham Greene Dies at 72
The entertainment world mourns the loss of Graham Greene, the acclaimed First Nations actor best known for his Oscar-nominated role in 'Dances With Wolves'. The beloved performer passed away at 72.
Bristol returns sacred artefacts to Larrakia people
In a powerful act of post-colonial justice, Bristol's museum returns 14 culturally significant artefacts to the Larrakia people of Australia, setting a new precedent for UK cultural institutions.
The Political Ban That Stopped Joe Frazier Fighting in the UK
Exclusive look at the British Boxing Board of Control's 1960s ban on Smokin' Joe Frazier, a shocking decision rooted in politics that denied UK fans a legendary showdown.
Sámi Language Triumphs in Historic BBC Proms Debut
In a landmark moment for the Proms, Katarina Barruk and the Norwegian Chamber Orchestra delivered a powerful performance in Ume Sámi, championing Indigenous language and culture on one of the world's most prestigious stages.
Uncontacted Amazon Tribe at Risk From Common Cold
Exclusive: An isolated Amazon tribe faces potential annihilation after members contracted a common cold from nearby villagers, raising alarm among indigenous rights experts.
Indigenous Women: The Guardians of Ancestral Lands
Across the globe, Indigenous women are at the forefront of a vital struggle, defending their communities, ancestral lands, and cultural heritage against environmental destruction and corporate exploitation. Discover their powerful stories of resilience.
Far-Right Group Storms Indigenous Camp in Australia
Dramatic footage captures the moment a far-right group aggressively confronts an Indigenous camp in Australia, escalating tensions following a nationalist march. The incident raises serious concerns about community safety and racial tensions.
Melbourne Neo-Nazis Attack Indigenous Camp, Police Injured
Violence erupts in Melbourne as neo-Nazi protesters clash with police and attack a First Nations sovereignty camp. Multiple officers injured in the anti-immigration demonstration. Full details on the disturbing incident.
Lost in the Amazon: The Shocking Disappearance Exposing a Crisis
A deep dive into the mysterious disappearance of a British journalist and indigenous expert in the Amazon rainforest, uncovering a web of crime, environmental destruction, and a desperate search for answers.
Peru's uncontacted Mashco Piro tribe faces extinction from loggers
Exclusive: Rare footage reveals the devastating impact of illegal logging on the protected lands of the Mashco Piro, one of the world's last uncontacted tribes, as Peru faces international pressure to act.
Amazon Tribes Forge Historic Pact Against Deforestation
In a landmark move for conservation, 14 Indigenous communities from Peru and Colombia forge a historic alliance to combat illegal logging and mining, safeguarding a vital corridor of the Amazon rainforest.
The tragic true story behind Ferrari's famous logo
The iconic Ferrari prancing horse emblem has a poignant and heroic origin story, born from a national tragedy and a mother's enduring love. Discover the First World War tale that led to the creation of a motoring legend.