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Robot Umpires Set for MLB Debut in 2026

Major League Baseball is officially bringing automated strike zones to the big leagues. After years of testing, the 'robot umpire' system will debut in 2026, promising to revolutionise the game's most contentious calls.

MLB Stars Expose Dangerous Stadium Conditions

Exclusive investigation reveals shocking safety concerns and maintenance failures at Yankee Stadium and Truist Park, forcing Major League Baseball to confront a growing crisis.

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.

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.

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.

Inferno Devastates Spokane Indians' Avista Stadium

A catastrophic fire has caused significant damage to the home of the Minor League Baseball team, the Spokane Indians. Dramatic footage captures the fierce blaze at Avista Stadium, with investigations into the cause now underway.

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

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.

Cardinals' Contreras in Bizarre Umpire Confrontation

St Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras was at the centre of a fiery MLB dispute after umpires halted his game to question his batting coach visit. The bizarre incident, which left fans and commentators baffled, unfolded during the Cardinals' clash w

MLB vetoes Nationals' Montreal Expos name plan

In a stunning rebuke, Major League Baseball blocks the Washington Nationals' proposed temporary rebrand to the 'Montreal Expos', forcing the team to revert to its original name for its upcoming series in Canada.

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