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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.

Record child witchcraft abuse cases in England

Shocking new data reveals child abuse cases linked to witchcraft and demonic possession beliefs have reached unprecedented levels in England, with authorities reporting brutal exorcisms and torture of vulnerable children.

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.

London Fashion Week 2025 Embraces Witchcraft Trends

London Fashion Week's 2025 season unveils a bewitching trend as designers draw inspiration from witchcraft, folklore and dark romanticism, challenging conventional fashion norms with mystical collections.

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.

Zambia arrests over 25 for witchcraft in major police operation

Zambian authorities have arrested more than 25 people, including a 72-year-old, in a major crackdown on alleged witchcraft practices in the capital, Lusaka. President Hichilema's government faces scrutiny over its stance on traditional beliefs.

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.

Jezebel's 'Witchcraft' Hex on Charlie Kirk Sparks Fury

The left-leaning feminist site Jezebel faces a firestorm after publishing a controversial article detailing a witchcraft ritual aimed at 'hexing' right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk, igniting a fierce debate on media ethics and political discourse.

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