The Glass Mountain: England's Witchcraft History Uncovered
Historian Malcolm Gaskill's gripping new work reveals the terrifying true story of England's witch trials and the ordinary lives caught in supernatural terror.
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Caribbean workers' vital WWII contribution revealed
A groundbreaking new documentary reveals how thousands of Caribbean workers played a crucial role in Allied victory during World War II, a story largely overlooked by history books.
FIFA considers winter World Cups for Middle East hosts
Exclusive: FIFA considers radical shake-up that would see major tournaments like the World Cup shift to winter in Middle Eastern nations, potentially starting with Saudi Arabia's 2034 bid. Football's global schedule faces unprecedented transformation.
Biblical City Discovery Rewrites Ancient History
Archaeologists uncover 5,000-year-old metropolis in Northern Israel, providing remarkable evidence that confirms Old Testament accounts of early Canaanite civilisation.
WWII Cockleshell Heroes training pool faces demolition
Fury erupts over plans to demolish the secret training pool used by Britain's legendary Cockleshell Heroes before their daring WWII raid, with historians and locals fighting to preserve this crucial piece of military heritage.
Nelson's lost love letters reveal secret heartbreak
Previously unseen intimate letters between Lord Nelson and his lover reveal the emotional turmoil behind Britain's greatest naval hero's public triumphs.
Irish leader's father served with British forces in WWII
Taoiseach Micheál Martin discloses his father's unexpected service in the British armed forces during World War II, highlighting complex Irish-British historical ties.
Black Innovators: 10 Everyday Items They Created
Discover the brilliant Black inventors behind everyday items we take for granted, from traffic lights to home security systems, in this revealing Black History Month special.
Ex-NATO Commander's Chilling WW3 Nuclear Warning
Exclusive: Retired US General's dire prediction reveals world is 'closer to nuclear conflict than ever before' amid escalating Ukraine war and Middle East violence
Royal Parks' Irish botanical roots revealed in new study
Groundbreaking research reveals London's iconic Royal Parks share direct botanical lineage with Ireland's ancient forests, tracing back to medieval monastic connections and centuries of ecological exchange.
Prague's Secret Nazi Railway Unearthed by Archaeologists
Archaeologists uncover chilling remains of Prague's 'death railway' built by Jewish prisoners for Nazi transport in WWII's final days - a haunting discovery revealing untold stories of suffering.
Secret tunnel found in Salzburg mansion with Porsche-Zweig links
A mysterious underground tunnel has been discovered beneath a Salzburg mansion once owned by Porsche heir Louise Piech, revealing hidden connections to celebrated Jewish writer Stefan Zweig in a startling historical revelation.
Bellingham: England never thought we could win World Cup
Real Madrid sensation Jude Bellingham opens up about England's World Cup challenges in Qatar, revealing squad concerns and tournament realities in exclusive interview.
Nuclear documentary 'The Bomb' reveals ongoing threat
Gripping new documentary 'The Bomb' reveals the terrifying reality of nuclear weapons and the chilling countdown to potential global destruction that continues today.
America's Lost Pyramids: Ian James's Groundbreaking Book
Discover how journalist Ian James uncovered America's forgotten pyramid builders in his groundbreaking new investigation that rewrites conventional history.
Cold War nuclear bunker with blast monitor for sale
A remarkable piece of Cold War history has emerged on the property market - a fully-equipped nuclear bunker complete with original blast monitoring equipment, hidden beneath a Scottish hillside.
Trump bids for 2026 World Cup tickets amid legal cases
Donald Trump makes unprecedented move to secure premium 2026 World Cup tickets amid ongoing criminal cases, raising questions about FIFA's allocation process and political influence in football.
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.
Falklands War Hero's Medals Sold After Water Bottle Saves Life
The remarkable tale of Sergeant Jim Prescott, whose life was saved when a bullet hit his water bottle during the Falklands War. His widow reluctantly sells his gallantry medals following his untimely death.
SS officer defied Hitler to save British royals in Colditz
A gripping new podcast reveals the astonishing tale of a German SS officer who secretly worked against the Führer to protect British royal prisoners in Colditz Castle, a story of courage and conscience buried for decades.
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.
Saving Private Ryan's D-Day: The Brutal Truth
Steven Spielberg's harrowing D-Day sequence in Saving Private Ryan is revealed to be so brutally authentic that WWII veterans couldn't bear to watch. Discover the real stories and shocking details behind cinema's most realistic war depiction.
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.
Lee Miller: Tate Britain's Major Photographic Retrospective
Tate Britain unveils a major retrospective of Lee Miller, the extraordinary photographer who evolved from surrealist muse to fearless WWII correspondent. Discover her unparalleled legacy.
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.
Beazley defends War Memorial's ban on Roberts-Smith book prize
Former Australian Governor-General Kim Beazley defends the Australian War Memorial's contentious decision to exclude a book about Ben Roberts-Smith from its annual prize, igniting a fierce national debate on honour, valour, and historical legacy.
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