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Welshman William Ap Howel Fathered 43 Children in 81 Years

Welshman fathered 43 children in 81 years

The astonishing story of William Ap Howel, who had 43 children and 300 descendants at his funeral in 16th-century Anglesey. Discover the legacy of Britain's most prolific father.

Forgotten Victims: Allied POWs in Nagasaki During the Atomic Bombing

Allied POWs in Nagasaki: A Hidden History

Uncover the untold stories of hundreds of Allied prisoners of war held in Nagasaki camps during the 1945 atomic bombing. Discover their forgotten legacy and the ongoing research.

Peter Arnett, Pulitzer-Winning War Correspondent, Dies Aged 91

War Reporter Peter Arnett Dies at 91

Peter Arnett, the legendary journalist who won a Pulitzer for his Vietnam coverage and reported live from Baghdad during the Gulf War, has died at 91. Read his remarkable story.

Pearl Harbour's Final Survivors: An Era Ends as Last Witnesses Pass

Pearl Harbour's last survivors: An era ends

With no survivors attending the 2025 ceremony, discover how the memory of the Pearl Harbour attack is being preserved for future generations through oral histories and family legacies.

Russian Commander Sentenced to 15 Years in Ukrainian POW Trial - Landmark Case Sends Strong Message

Russian commander sentenced to 15 years for POW crimes

In a groundbreaking war crimes case, a Ukrainian court has sentenced Russian military commander Dmitry Kurashov to 15 years imprisonment for brutal treatment of prisoners of war, marking a significant moment in accountability for wartime atrocities.

Ukrainian Court Jails Russian Soldier for POW Killing in Historic War Crime Verdict

Russian soldier jailed for POW killing in Ukraine

In a landmark ruling, a Ukrainian court has sentenced a Russian soldier to 12 years imprisonment for the execution of a Ukrainian prisoner of war, setting a crucial precedent for wartime justice.

Sarajevo's Fragile Peace: Three Decades After the Siege, A City Still Healing

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.

Dick Cheney's Chilling Deathbed Confession: Former VP Admits Iraq War Was About Oil

Cheney's Deathbed Confession: Iraq War About Oil

In a shocking deathbed revelation, former US Vice President Dick Cheney reportedly confessed that the 2003 Iraq invasion was primarily motivated by oil interests, contradicting years of official denials about Halliburton's role.

Step Back in Time: London's Museum of Youth Culture Opens Its Doors in Soho

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.

BBC's Banned Nuclear War Drama: The Shocking Film That Revealed 1960s Britain's Apocalyptic Fate

BBC's banned nuclear war drama director dies at 90

Discover the untold story of 'The War Game', the groundbreaking BBC drama so horrifyingly realistic about nuclear attack consequences that it was banned for 20 years, as its director passes away aged 90.

The Years of the Wizard: How Britain's Golden Age of Magic Conjured Modern Entertainment

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.

A-Level Student's Historic Discovery: Lost Grave of Olaudah Equiano's Daughter Found in London

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 Radical Legacy: How the 1945 Pan-African Congress Shaped Black History

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.

Ancient Roman Ruler's Name Stumps Queensland Exam Students in Baffling History Test

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.

Nelson's Secret Wine Bill: How the Trafalgar Hero Paid Off His Mistress's Husband

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.

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