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Cult Polish comedy The Saragossa Manuscript returns

Wojciech Has's surreal 1965 picaresque comedy The Saragossa Manuscript returns to UK screens this November. This head-spinning period adventure blends erotic encounters and bizarre tales in a cinematic experience compared to Monty Python and Jodorowsky.

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.

Clean Silver Jewellery: 3 Home Methods That Work

Discover professional jeweller-approved techniques to clean silver jewellery at home using common household items. Say goodbye to tarnish and hello to sparkling treasures with our easy guide.

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.

Builder Gel Manicures: Lasting Nail Perfection

Discover why builder gel polish is revolutionising nail care in the UK. Get stronger, longer-lasting manicures with our ultimate guide to this game-changing nail treatment.

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.

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.

Russian spy plane intercepted over Baltic Sea

A Russian military intelligence aircraft was intercepted by NATO fighters near Polish airspace in a tense Baltic Sea confrontation, raising regional security concerns.

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.

Poland's Baby Bust: Why Birth Rates Are Plummeting

Poland faces a demographic emergency as birth rates plummet to record lows. Discover the economic pressures, changing social values, and political failures driving this silent crisis that threatens the nation's future.

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.

McCann suspect: 'I never meant harm to family'

Exclusive: The convicted Polish stalker claiming involvement in Madeleine McCann's disappearance makes shocking courtroom revelations about his intentions toward the McCann family during German trial.

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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