New Zealand Makes Māori History Compulsory in Schools
New Zealand's education system undergoes historic transformation as Māori history becomes compulsory in national curriculum. Discover the groundbreaking changes shaping Aotearoa's future.
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Kate Mosse's Feminist History for Every Day Review
Discover Kate Mosse's groundbreaking feminist history book featuring 365 women who shaped our world. Explore their untold stories and lasting impact today.
Interactive Map Reveals Vast Roman Road Network
Discover how modern technology reveals the astonishing scale and sophistication of ancient Rome's transportation system that connected an empire spanning three continents.
Harry Potter's Real Village: Lacock's Magical Secrets
Step into the magical world of Harry Potter with a visit to Lacock, the picturesque Wiltshire village that served as backdrop for multiple films in the beloved franchise.
Hero Labrador Archie rescues lost dog near Cenotaph
An extraordinary tale of canine courage unfolds as Archie the Labrador finds a distressed lost dog near London's Cenotaph and leads rescuers on a 20-mile journey to safety in Wiltshire.
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.
Healey demands evidence from MoD on army recruitment
Defence Minister John Healey demands transparency from Ministry of Defence officials regarding army recruitment figures amid concerns over military readiness.
This Week in History: Gunpowder Plot to Berlin Wall
Explore the dramatic historical events that shaped Britain and the world during this pivotal week, from treasonous plots to revolutionary moments that changed global politics forever.
Real Thursday Murder Club probes 'deep state' from shed
A group of retired intelligence experts are investigating suspicious deaths and challenging official narratives from their 18-metre-high Wiltshire headquarters in a story stranger than fiction.
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.
PIX Magazine: Australia's Lost Visual History Rediscovered
A stunning new exhibition unveils forgotten photographic treasures from PIX Magazine, capturing Australia's social transformation from the 1930s to 1970s through groundbreaking photojournalism.
Medieval mass grave reveals Spain's violent religious past
Archaeologists discover 13th-century skeletons in Spain showing evidence of violent deaths during Christian consolidation, challenging historical narratives of peaceful conversion.
MoD confirms unexplained aerial activity over Wiltshire base
The Ministry of Defence acknowledges mysterious incident involving unidentified aerial phenomena near Royal Artillery base, raising questions about UK airspace security.
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 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.
Just Stop Oil activists deface Stonehenge with orange powder
Two Just Stop Oil activists have been arrested after spraying the iconic Stonehenge monument with orange powder paint, demanding the next UK government take radical climate action.
Just Stop Oil activists cleared of Stonehenge damage
Two Just Stop Oil protesters have been acquitted of criminal damage after their orange powder protest at Stonehenge, in a verdict that could reshape environmental activism laws.
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.
Police officer charged with theft of army equipment
A Wiltshire Police constable has been suspended and charged with theft after military equipment allegedly went missing from a British Army base, sparking an internal investigation.
Queen Camilla's poignant Remembrance tribute in Wiltshire
The Queen Consort honoured fallen heroes in a deeply personal ceremony at a war memorial near her Wiltshire home, while supporting the WI's remarkable project creating thousands of handmade poppies for Remembrance displays across the nation.
Wiltshire artist transforms London church with stunning art
Discover how a Wiltshire-based artist has brought vibrant life to a historic London church with an extraordinary art installation that's captivating visitors and locals alike.
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.
Castle Combe: England's Prettiest Autumn Village
Escape to Castle Combe, the stunning Cotswolds village crowned England's prettiest, where golden autumn leaves, historic charm and cosy pubs create the ultimate seasonal getaway.
1970s Lesbian Activists: Britain's Forgotten Warriors
A groundbreaking documentary uncovers the radical lesbian activists who organised resistance movements and fought for women's rights during the turbulent 1970s in Britain.
Mount Rushmore's hidden Native American history revealed
As Mount Rushmore celebrates its centenary, new initiatives are finally acknowledging the sacred land's painful history and the Native American tribes displaced for this American monument.
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.
Inside Britain's ghost village abandoned since WWII
Discover the haunting story of Imber, the Wiltshire village emptied during WWII that remains frozen in time, accessible to the public for just a few precious days each year.
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.
Ancient Egyptians attempted cancer surgery 4,000 years ago
Groundbreaking research reveals Egyptian physicians attempted cancer surgery centuries earlier than previously thought, rewriting medical history with astonishing discovery.
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