Titanic families forced to pay for victims' transport
Shocking historical documents reveal how White Star Line charged bereaved relatives for transport costs to bring Titanic victims home in cruel post-disaster policy.
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Following a 170-year-old map through London reveals hidden secrets
A modern-day explorer uncovers hidden secrets of Victorian London using a genuine 1850s map, revealing how the city's landscape has transformed while some mysteries remain eternal.
Scotland Demands WASPI Pension Compensation
The Scottish Government intensifies pressure on Westminster to address the WASPI pension injustice affecting millions of women born in the 1950s, calling for urgent compensation and policy reform.
Ruth Ellis grandchildren demand posthumous pardon
The grandchildren of Ruth Ellis, the final woman executed in Britain, are demanding a formal pardon from the Ministry of Justice, claiming new evidence proves her case was mishandled.
Ruth Ellis Grandchildren Demand Posthumous Pardon
The grandchildren of Ruth Ellis, the last woman hanged in Britain, are demanding a posthumous pardon, revealing shocking new evidence of physical and emotional abuse she endured from her lover David Blakely before shooting him dead in 1955.
Ruth Ellis's family seeks posthumous pardon
The grandchildren of Ruth Ellis, the final woman executed in the UK, are launching a fresh bid for a posthumous pardon, arguing her case was marred by injustice and deserves modern reconsideration.
Florida Mom's PTSD After Violent Police Arrest
A Black mother from Florida is battling severe PTSD after being violently arrested by a white police officer during a routine traffic stop. Exclusive bodycam footage reveals the disturbing altercation that has sparked outrage and calls for police reform.
Met Police Still Institutionally Racist - Report
A devastating review reveals the Metropolitan Police continues to display institutional racism, with Doreen Lawrence stating 'nothing has changed' since her son's racist murder in 1993.
UK Campaign: Pardon Women Executed as Witches
A growing movement is calling on the UK government to issue a formal pardon for the hundreds of women executed for witchcraft between the 16th and 18th centuries, addressing one of Britain's darkest historical injustices.
92yo Post Office scandal victim breaks 20-year silence
Exclusive interview with 92-year-old former sub-postmaster John Bowman, who reveals his 20-year fight for justice after being wrongly accused in the Horizon IT scandal that destroyed his reputation and livelihood.
Boston Police Apologise for 19th Century Slave Returns
The Boston Police Department has issued a formal apology for its involvement in the arrest and return of fugitive slaves in the 19th century, acknowledging its 'dark history'.
eBay letters reveal UK families' slavery compensation
A remarkable collection of 19th-century correspondence, discovered in an online auction, exposes the direct financial benefits reaped by prominent UK families from slavery compensation, challenging long-held narratives and prompting calls for a national r
Denmark's forced IUD scandal: £9.4m fund for victims
Denmark establishes a £9.4 million fund for Greenlandic women subjected to involuntary contraception in the 1960s-70s, as a major state apology is issued.
Best British Period Drama Films To Stream Now
Discover the finest British period drama films for your next movie night. From romantic classics to epic historical tales, this curated guide reveals the best picks available on UK streaming platforms.
Sister reveals brother's suicide after false rape accusation
In a heart-wrenching exclusive, the sister of a young man who ended his life after being falsely accused of rape reveals the devastating details of that tragic night and her family's ongoing fight for justice.
What Your Favourite Historical Era Reveals About You
A provocative new cultural analysis explores why we romanticise certain historical periods while ignoring their brutal realities. Discover what your period drama preference says about your subconscious desires and modern anxieties.
US Military Accused in South Korea 'Comfort Women' Scandal
Declassified US military documents expose a dark chapter of history, revealing how American forces are alleged to have exploited a system of sexual slavery in South Korea, mirroring Japan's wartime 'comfort women' practice.
Top 10 Historical Period Dramas on Netflix UK
Escape to the past with our curated guide to the best historical period dramas streaming on Netflix UK. From royal intrigue to wartime romance, discover your next binge-watch.
Roy Jones Jr finally awarded 1988 Olympic gold medal after 37 years
In an unprecedented move, the International Olympic Committee has posthumously awarded Roy Jones Jr the gold medal unfairly denied by corrupt judging at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, rewriting boxing history.
England digitises forced adoption records for historic justice
A landmark digitisation project will centralise England's fragmented forced adoption records, offering thousands a chance to access their past and hold authorities accountable.
Bellocchio's Portobello: A Triumph Against Injustice
Master filmmaker Marco Bellocchio turns his lens on the infamous Enzo Tortora case in 'Portobello', a powerful and timely drama about media manipulation, judicial failure, and one man's fight for truth.
Man barred from brother's funeral by UK Home Office
A man was heartbreakingly barred from attending his own brother's funeral by the UK Home Office, in a move branded a 'shameful' human rights breach by a High Court judge. Read the full story.
Mother gets 25 years for son's school shooting crime
Jennifer Crumbley, wrongfully convicted of involuntary manslaughter, spends 25 years behind bars while maintaining her innocence in tragic school shooting case that shocked America.
Man Pays Child Support For Baby Proven Not His
An Oklahoma man's life was turned upside down after a court ordered him to pay child support for a child a paternity test proved wasn't his. Dustin Walker's shocking story exposes a legal system failure.
BBC's 'King and Conqueror' slammed as 'nonsense' by viewers
The BBC's new big-budget historical drama 'King and Conqueror' faces a viewer revolt over its perceived historical blunders and controversial casting choices, with audiences taking to social media to brand it 'nonsense'.
Griff Rhys Jones: Young People's Futures Stifled
Comedian and writer Griff Rhys Jones delivers a powerful polemic on the generational injustice facing young Britons, from the housing crisis and student debt to a stifled creative economy.
African royals in bizarre claim for Scottish land
A self-proclaimed African king and queen are attempting to claim a Scottish woodland through a 'legal loophole', demanding reparations for historic slavery in a move experts call 'legally baseless'.
Florida Grants Diplomas to Dozier School Survivors
In a landmark move, Florida awards honorary diplomas to survivors of the notorious Arthur G Dozier School, confronting a dark chapter of abuse and injustice.
Windrush victim allowed back to UK after 28 years
George Lee, a victim of the Windrush scandal, has won his battle to return to the UK after being wrongfully deported nearly three decades ago. His case highlights ongoing injustices faced by the Windrush generation.
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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