Lillee's Aluminium Bat Incident: 1979 Ashes Controversy
Relive the infamous 1979 Perth Test when Dennis Lillee used an aluminium bat, causing uproar. Discover how this calculated stunt unfolded and its impact on cricket history. Read the full story.
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Rare Spanish Armada astrolabe returns to Scilly
The Pednathise Head astrolabe, a rare 16th-century navigation instrument lost for centuries, has completed its global journey back to the Isles of Scilly. Discover its remarkable story.
Bill Bryson Shares Writing Secrets and Pet Hates
Author Bill Bryson reveals his writing rituals, pet peeves and surprising hidden talent in a candid interview about his revised classic A Short History of Nearly Everything.
London's Hidden Pirate Caves & Tunnels Explored
Discover the truth behind London's legendary cave network stretching to Brighton. Once used by smugglers, these hidden tunnels hold centuries of secrets. Explore the history now!
100 Greatest Ashes Cricketers Ranking Unveiled
Discover who made the definitive list of the 100 greatest Ashes cricketers in history. Explore legendary players and iconic moments from cricket's fiercest rivalry.
Flesh Wins Booker: Masculinity Returns to Literary Fiction
David Szalay's Booker-winning novel Flesh breaks from female-dominated literary trends, exploring masculinity through a Hungarian immigrant's journey. Discover how it challenges contemporary fiction norms.
Golden Hinde gets £4m makeover for 30th anniversary
London's iconic Golden Hinde replica ship is undergoing a major £4 million starboard refurbishment. The project, using English oak and local materials, celebrates 30 years in Southwark. Visit the ship during works!
21 Nostalgic Photos for Your Friday Feeling
Journey through 21 joyous nostalgic photos from the 1920s to the 1990s. Relive Friday buzz, fish and chips, and celebrity moments. What's your favourite Friday memory?
New Zealand Overhauls Curriculum with Māori History
New Zealand introduces landmark curriculum changes integrating Māori history and perspectives. Discover how this educational reform shapes national identity.
Shohei Ohtani wins fourth MVP award
Shohei Ohtani makes baseball history with his fourth MVP award, while Yankees' Aaron Judge finishes as runner-up. Discover the record-breaking season.
Rare prehistoric boats found in Cambridgeshire quarry
Three remarkably preserved bronze and iron age log boats discovered after 3,500 years in mud go on permanent display at Flag Fen archaeology park in Peterborough.
Tories use 'in office but not in power' against Starmer
Senior Conservatives deploy Norman Lamont's famous 1993 critique against Sir Keir Starmer's government. Is history repeating itself with economic challenges and internal disputes?
London's Great Freeze of 1963: Milkmen on Skis
Relive London's coldest winter in 1963 when the capital froze for months. See how milkmen used skis and the Thames nearly froze. Discover more incredible photos from the Big Freeze.
Kate Mosse's Feminist History for Every Day
Kate Mosse's new anthology Feminist History for Every Day of the Year celebrates female trailblazers throughout history. Discover inspiring stories of women who changed the world.
Author Marina Lewycka Dies Aged 79
British-Ukrainian novelist Marina Lewycka, famed for 'A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian', has died at 79. Discover her literary legacy and life story.
Hitler's DNA: Channel 4 Reveals Genetic Secrets
A controversial Channel 4 documentary analyses Adolf Hitler's DNA, revealing genetic disorders and ancestry while raising ethical questions about genetic determinism.
New Ferrari Book Reveals Enzo's Private Side & Legacy
Taschen's new book unveils unseen photographs of Enzo Ferrari, exploring his high-speed legacy and private life as a protective father through his son's eyes.
Amy Levy: Cambridge unseals queer Jewish writer's archive
Cambridge University unveils Amy Levy's personal archive, revealing the pioneering Victorian writer's explorations of feminism, LGBTQ+ identity and Jewish heritage that resonate today.
Joe Hill's King Sorrow: A Horror Tour de Force
Joe Hill's new horror novel King Sorrow is a sprawling, genre-blending epic about college kids who summon a dragon. A fantastic read that delights in its King lineage.
Unveiling the Real Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday
Discover the true story behind the legendary lawman Wyatt Earp and gambler Doc Holliday. A new book separates Wild West fact from fiction, exploring their unlikely friendship.
£400 John Lewis Rival Ad Goes Viral for Charity
Marketing specialist Sam Clegg's heartfelt £400 Christmas ad, tackling loneliness and loss, rivals John Lewis' official 2025 campaign with 1.1 million views and a charity single in iTunes top 5.
Tim Berners-Lee's 1990 Web Proposal That Changed Everything
On 12 November 1990, Tim Berners-Lee circulated a memo proposing the World Wide Web. Discover how this modest CERN project revolutionised global communication and created trillion-dollar tech giants.
Szalay's Booker Win: Flesh Explores Modern Masculinity
David Szalay discusses his Booker Prize-winning novel Flesh, exploring masculinity, sex and the immigrant experience through his morally ambiguous protagonist.
Judy Bell, first female USGA president, dies at 89
Golf pioneer Judy Bell, the first female USGA president who championed inclusivity and captained Curtis Cup teams, has died aged 89. Discover her remarkable legacy.
1879 Sydney Cricket Riot: The Birth of The Ashes Rivalry
Discover the incredible story of the 1879 Sydney riot that interrupted a Test match, involved a future PM, and set the tone for 150 years of fierce Ashes competition between England and Australia.
Michael Jackson's Thriller Creates Chart History
Michael Jackson becomes the first artist ever to score Top 10 hits across six decades as 'Thriller' re-enters the Billboard chart, fueled by a record-breaking biopic trailer.
Jon Fosse's Vaim: A Strange Miracle of Literature
Explore Jon Fosse's hypnotic new novel Vaim, where a simple quest for needle and thread becomes a profound mystical journey through Norwegian seascapes and human connection.
Gender Divide in 1950s UK Schools' Curriculum
Guardian readers reveal how 1950s gender-segregated lessons shaped lives. From home economics to algebra, discover the lasting impact of Britain's educational divide and modern calls for reform.
Andrew Pippos's Transformations: A Masterful Family Saga
Discover why Andrew Pippos's acclaimed novel 'Transformations' is being hailed as a poignant examination of Greek-Australian identity, family secrets, and the pursuit of belonging in modern Australia.
Legendary 137-Carat Diamond Found After Century
After vanishing for nearly 100 years, one of the world's most famous diamonds has been miraculously recovered, solving one of jewellery's greatest mysteries and sending shockwaves through the antiques world.
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