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Pearl Harbour's Final Survivors: An Era Ends as Last Witnesses Pass

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.

Lord Coe's Winter Olympics Cross-Country Plan Faces Snow Sports Backlash

Winter Sports Oppose Coe's Cross-Country Olympic Plan

Sebastian Coe's proposal to add cross-country running to the 2030 Winter Olympics faces fierce opposition from traditional snow sports federations. Discover the conflict threatening the Games' heritage.

Sarajevo's Fragile Peace: Three Decades After the Siege, A City Still Healing

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.

World's Oldest Olympian Passes Away at 101: Remembering Hungarian Shooting Legend

World's oldest Olympian dies aged 101

Hungarian shooting champion Károly Takács, the world's oldest Olympian, dies at 101. The double gold medalist's remarkable career spanned wars and personal tragedy to achieve Olympic glory.

Step Back in Time: London's Museum of Youth Culture Opens Its Doors in Soho

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.

The Years of the Wizard: How Britain's Golden Age of Magic Conjured Modern Entertainment

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.

A-Level Student's Historic Discovery: Lost Grave of Olaudah Equiano's Daughter Found in London

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 Radical Legacy: How the 1945 Pan-African Congress Shaped Black History

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.

Ancient Roman Ruler's Name Stumps Queensland Exam Students in Baffling History Test

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's Secret Wine Bill: How the Trafalgar Hero Paid Off His Mistress's Husband

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.

Instagram Finally Lets You Revisit Watched Reels: New 'Watch History' Feature Unveiled

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 Lost Diamond: The Stunning Waterloo Treasure That Humiliated a Duke

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.

Indonesia Bars Israeli Gymnasts From Olympic Qualifier, Sparking IOC Intervention

Indonesia bans Israeli gymnasts from Olympic qualifier

Indonesian sports authorities face International Olympic Committee scrutiny after blocking Israeli athletes from a crucial Olympic qualifying event, raising concerns about political discrimination in international sport.

Melbourne's British Legacy: How a City Was Named in a Quarrel Between Gentlemen

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.

Olympic Boxer's 94-Second Victory Sparks Gender Debate After Controversial Return

Olympic boxer's 94-second KO sparks gender debate

French boxer Imane Khelif scores lightning-quick knockout in just 94 seconds during her return to the ring, reigniting discussions about gender verification in Olympic boxing following previous controversy.

Revealed: The Black Waterloo Hero Lost to History for 200 Years - Former Slave Who Fought for Britain Identified in Rare Portrait

Black Waterloo Veteran Identified After 200 Years

Groundbreaking historical research has identified a Black Waterloo veteran in an exceptionally rare painting, uncovering the remarkable story of a former slave who fought for Britain against Napoleon.

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