London Museum's Landmark Project to Preserve Somali Culture
The London Museum unveils a pioneering initiative to safeguard Somali cultural heritage for future generations through a unique collecting project and a major 2025 exhibition.
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Jockey Grabs Rival Horse's Reins in Shocking Saratoga Incident
Extraordinary footage captures the moment jockey Luis Saez appears to deliberately grab the reins of a rival horse during a race at Saratoga, triggering an immediate stewards' inquiry and outrage within the racing community.
Petition Demands Bayeux Tapestry Be Brought to London
A new petition is calling for the famed Bayeux Tapestry to be displayed in the UK, specifically London, for the first time in its 950-year history, rekindling a long-standing cultural campaign.
Petition Calls For Bayeux Tapestry Loan To London
A new petition is gathering momentum, urging the French government to approve a historic loan of the iconic Bayeux Tapestry for a landmark exhibition in London, rekindling a centuries-old story on British soil.
Macron faces petition over Bayeux Tapestry loan plans
French President Emmanuel Macron faces a growing backlash over plans to loan the historic Bayeux Tapestry to the British Museum. A petition against the move has garnered significant support from heritage experts and the public.
ABC's The Science Show with Robyn Williams marks 50 years on air
The ABC's iconic programme, The Science Show, marks a monumental 50 years on air, all under the stewardship of its legendary presenter Robyn Williams. Discover how this Australian institution shaped public understanding of science.
Emmett Till's Lynching Gun Display Sparks Outrage
The planned inclusion of the firearm used in the 1955 lynching of Emmett Till in a private gun museum in the US has ignited a firestorm of criticism from historians, civil rights leaders, and Till's family, who condemn it as a grotesque spectacle.
Van Gogh Museum Closes Amid Amsterdam Staffing Crisis
Amsterdam's world-renowned Van Gogh Museum is closing its doors temporarily due to a critical shortage of security personnel, highlighting a growing crisis in the Dutch tourism and cultural sector.
Bizarre Armoured Dinosaur Discovery Shatters Evolutionary Beliefs
A groundbreaking fossil find in Morocco, named Spicomellus afer, reveals a never-before-seen armoured dinosaur with bizarre fused ribs, forcing scientists to rewrite the history of these ancient giants.
Physicists Reveal The Secret Formula For The Perfect Pint
Scientists from the University of Huddersfield have cracked the code on pouring the ideal pint of Guinness. Discover the exact 45-degree angle and two-part pour technique to achieve the perfect creamy head every time.
Wasp 'Witch' & Penguin Huddles in Stunning Wildlife Photos
From a wasp mimicking a fairytale witch to emperor penguins huddling against an Antarctic storm, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition unveils its most spellbinding finalists, showcasing the planet's breathtaking beauty and fragility.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 Opens for Entries
The Natural History Museum's prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition is now accepting submissions for its 2025 edition. Amateur and professional photographers worldwide are invited to showcase their work celebrating the planet's extraord
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 Winners Unveiled
The Natural History Museum unveils the breathtaking winners of the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 competition, showcasing extraordinary moments from the natural world that highlight both its splendour and vulnerability.
Ancient statue inspires modern body positivity revolution
Discover how a prehistoric Venus figurine became an unexpected catalyst for body acceptance and fat liberation in modern Britain, challenging centuries of beauty standards.
Trump's Smithsonian Attack: A New Front in the Culture Wars
Former President Donald Trump launches a fresh attack on the Smithsonian Institution, aiming to dismantle its Black history programming in a move critics decry as an attempt to erase uncomfortable truths from the American narrative.
1980s Miners Return to Picket Line in Historic Protest
Forty years after the bitter strikes that defined an era, former miners and their families have returned to the picket line in a powerful protest against the controversial 'Museum of the North' project at the National Coal Mining Museum in West Yorkshire.
Secretariat's Jockey Inducted into UK Hall of Fame
Ron Turcotte, the celebrated jockey behind the legendary Secretariat's 1973 Triple Crown triumph, is inducted into the prestigious British Hall of Fame at the National Horse Racing Museum in Newmarket.
Alligator Scales Wall in Daring Museum Escape Attempt
A daring alligator scales a 3-metre wall at Florida's Alcatraz East museum in a failed escape attempt, captured on CCTV and drawing Trump-era closure comparisons.
New Armoured Dinosaur Species Discovered on Isle of Wight
Palaeontologists from the University of Portsmouth identify first new armoured dinosaur from the Isle of Wight in 142 years. Vectipelta barretti reveals surprising connections to dinosaurs from Asia.
George Lucas's £1.5bn Museum Lands in Los Angeles
Star Wars creator George Lucas selects Los Angeles as the permanent home for his groundbreaking £1.5 billion narrative art museum, ending a dramatic search that spanned multiple US cities.
Trump Vows to Overhaul Smithsonian's Slavery Narrative
Donald Trump vows to overhaul the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History if re-elected, targeting its 'radical left' portrayal of slavery's brutal legacy, in a move decried as historical censorship.
Man charged with murder after stabbing near London ice rink
A 22-year-old man has been remanded in custody following a fatal stabbing in Westminster, just metres from the popular Natural History Museum ice rink. The victim, a 23-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Bayeux Tapestry UK Move Cancelled Over Damage Fears
Plans to bring the historic Bayeux Tapestry to the UK have been cancelled after French experts warned the move could cause 'irreversible damage' to the 11th-century masterpiece, dashing hopes for a British Museum exhibition.
Trump Orders 'Patriotic' Overhaul of Smithsonian Museums
The Trump administration has launched a sweeping review of the Smithsonian Institution, targeting exhibits deemed 'anti-American' and 'woke'. Critics decry the move as an unprecedented assault on historical integrity and academic freedom.
Brian Cox: UK Science Cuts a 'Catastrophic Failure'
Renowned physicist Brian Cox delivers a scathing critique of the UK government's science funding, warning of a 'catastrophic failure of ambition' that threatens to dismantle Britain's world-leading research reputation.
Trump Threatens 'Woke' Smithsonian Over Slavery Focus
Donald Trump launches a furious attack on the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History, vowing to create a 'real' American history museum if re-elected, branding the institution 'out of control' for its emphasis on slavery.
Royal Society criticised over trans entrants for women's award
The Royal Society faces a major backlash and accusations of 'erasing women' after its prestigious award for women in science was opened to biological males who identify as female. Supreme Court judge Lady Haldane is at the centre of the storm.
UK Petition Demands Return of Bayeux Tapestry
A growing campaign urges the British Museum to reclaim the Bayeux Tapestry, challenging its permanent home in France and reigniting a centuries-old cultural debate.
Scottsboro Boys Museum: A Civil Rights Landmark
Explore the Scottsboro Boys Museum in Alabama, a poignant tribute to a pivotal moment in the fight for racial justice and civil rights in America.
Scottsboro Boys Museum: Alabama's civil rights landmark
A visit to the Scottsboro Boys Museum in Alabama offers a profound look into one of the most infamous civil rights cases in US history, blending education with emotional resonance.
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