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How Recording Technology Revolutionised Music Creation

Justin Lewis's groundbreaking book 'Into The Groove' uncovers how recording technology transformed music creation, from The Rolling Stones' mobile studio experiments to modern production techniques that changed listening forever.

AI and the Luddites: History's Lessons for Technology

As artificial intelligence transforms creative industries, historical parallels with the 19th-century Luddite movement reveal surprising insights about technology, resistance, and human adaptation.

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.

AI Watchdog: 'Everyone Will Die' in Worst-Case Scenario

The UK's first AI Safety Institute chief has issued a stark warning, stating that the worst-case scenario for artificial intelligence could lead to human extinction. The alarming prediction highlights the urgent need for global regulation as AI capabiliti

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.

Ukraine's AI Drone War: Revolutionising Modern Conflict

Exclusive analysis reveals how Ukraine's homegrown drone technology, driven by AI and rapid innovation, is fundamentally reshaping warfare tactics against Russia. Discover the cutting-edge systems changing the battlefield.

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

China's 'Star Wars' Laser Weapon Revealed: Blinds Pilots

Exclusive analysis of China's newly unveiled 'optical warfare' laser weapon, a disruptive system designed to blind pilots and fry electronics. How it compares to Western 'Star Wars' technology and what it means for global military balance.

TSA Rolls Out Touchless Facial Recognition at Airports

The TSA is dramatically accelerating its PreCheck overhaul, deploying touchless facial recognition technology to create faster, more secure passenger processing. Discover how this biometric revolution will change the way you fly.

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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