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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.

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.

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.

Aussie Pilot on Cocaine in Fatal Brazil Plane Crash

Exclusive investigation reveals an Australian pilot had cocaine in his system during a fatal cargo plane crash in Brazil, raising serious questions about aviation safety and international oversight.

UK's Best History Universities 2025 Revealed

The Guardian's 2025 league table unveils the best UK universities for studying History, with Cambridge retaining the top spot while London institutions dominate the upper ranks.

Top UK Universities for History of Art 2025 Revealed

The Guardian's 2025 league table unveils the best UK universities for History of Art. Discover which institutions lead in teaching quality, student satisfaction, and graduate prospects in this prestigious field.

Air India Survivor's Wife Reveals Husband's Final Moments

Exclusive: A survivor's wife recounts the terrifying mid-air explosion aboard an Air India Boeing 747 and her husband's tragic final moments. The harrowing incident over the Atlantic reveals new details about the emergency that claimed one life.

German Pilots Admit Sleeping in Cockpit During Flights

A startling survey reveals over half of German pilots have fallen asleep mid-flight, with a third waking to find their co-pilot also asleep. Experts call for urgent review of fatigue management protocols.

High Heels: A Queen's Vengeful Invention Against Rival

A startling new historical biography uncovers the dark and vengeful origins of the high heel, tracing it back to a plot by the 16th-century French Queen, Catherine de' Medici, driven by jealousy and a desire to humiliate her husband's mistress.

Pilot Dies in Buckinghamshire Light Aircraft Crash

A pilot has tragically died after a light aircraft crashed in a Buckinghamshire field. Emergency services rushed to the scene near Long Crendon, but the sole occupant was pronounced dead. The Air Accidents Investigation Branch has launched a probe.

Drunk Alaska Airlines Pilot Avoids Prison in Plea Deal

Exclusive: An Alaska Airlines pilot who attempted to fly with an alcohol level four times the legal limit has accepted a plea deal, avoiding jail time. The shocking case raises serious questions about aviation safety protocols.

Secret portrait suggests Shakespeare had a male lover

A newly authenticated 17th-century miniature portrait reveals compelling evidence of a close, possibly romantic relationship between William Shakespeare and his literary patron, the Earl of Southampton. Art experts and historians are re-evaluating the Bar

Delta sued after pilot dumps jet fuel on LA school

Delta Air Lines is embroiled in a major lawsuit after one of its pilots allegedly jettisoned jet fuel directly over a Los Angeles school playground, causing a health crisis and injuring dozens of children and staff. The shocking incident has raised seriou

The tragic true story behind Ferrari's famous logo

The iconic Ferrari prancing horse emblem has a poignant and heroic origin story, born from a national tragedy and a mother's enduring love. Discover the First World War tale that led to the creation of a motoring legend.

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