Ollie Dickens, great-great-great-grandson of Charles Dickens, reveals the significance of a golden Dog and Pot sculpture being installed in Southwark, honouring his ancestor's legacy and social impact.
A new exhibition explores the intricate and often turbulent history of the British monarchy, delving into past controversies and family dynamics that have shaped the institution.
An additional 22 sets of infant remains have been uncovered at the former St Mary's mother and baby home in Tuam, County Galway, bringing the total to 33. The excavation aims to identify children who died between 1925 and 1961.
A controversial incident involving Donald Trump and the Smithsonian Institution has ignited a national conversation about reframing American cultural narratives and historical representation.
University of Cambridge research reveals humans rank below beavers and other mammals in monogamy rates, sparking debate about evolving relationship norms.
Repair work on All Saints Church in Bristol could lead to the exhumation of slave trader Edward Colston's remains, following a consultation on the building's future.
Tributes pour in for Eric Huntley, the Ealing activist who co-founded the UK's first Black publishing house and stood firm against National Front attacks in the 1970s.
The graves of Australian soldiers from the First and Second World Wars in Gaza have suffered damage during the ongoing conflict, raising concerns about heritage preservation.
A controversial fresco in a Rome basilica, depicting an angel resembling Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, has been painted over following a Vatican complaint, sparking debate over art and propaganda.
New satellite imagery and witness testimony confirm Israeli forces systematically bulldozed sections of Gaza war cemetery containing British, Australian and Polish WWII graves.
Obituary of David Allen, the Oxford-educated music scholar, critic and community educator who researched Baroque composer Alessandro Stradella and led educational initiatives in London and Oxfordshire.
Obituary for George Derbyshire, a financial administrator who served the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and the Hong Kong Academy for the Performing Arts.
Frantzcie and Fednel have renewed their wedding vows six times over 27 years, creating a unique tradition of love with new dresses and rings each celebration.
Scientists believe thousands of moon-shaped marks on Italian cliffs were created by a mass evacuation of sea turtles 80 million years ago during an earthquake.
Professor Alice Roberts stars in a new documentary series exploring the legendary Holy Grail, blending history, archaeology, and myth in a quest across Britain.
A fundraising appeal by the National Trust has successfully raised over £330,000 from donors in more than 20 countries to protect the historic Cerne Giant chalk figure and its surrounding wildlife habitat in Dorset.
Gasholder No.2 in Fulham, the world's oldest surviving gasholder, is set for restoration as part of a new west London development, transforming it into a public park feature.
Residents of Sebastia protest Israel's plan to seize a historic archaeological site, calling it a land grab disguised as a heritage project that threatens livelihoods and history.
A heartwarming tale of an unexpected donkey named Cocolo who became part of a family's life in 1960s Jerusalem, from school runs to farm life.
Discover six intriguing historical facts about the Great Fire of London that changed the city forever, from its accidental start to its lasting legacy.
Infrared analysis of Anne Boleyn's Hever portrait reveals underdrawing showing artist's deliberate effort to debunk six-finger witchcraft rumours during Elizabeth I's reign.
February's full Snow Moon has peaked, but remains visible. Learn about its Native American origins, alternative names like Storm Moon, and how to best observe it with binoculars or telescopes.
Pam Morrison, 78, reflects on the IRA murders of her three brothers during Northern Ireland's conflict, marking decades of unresolved pain and loss.
The Diocese of London is unlocking £730,000 to promote racial justice in sermons and schools, part of a three-year initiative separate from the controversial Project Spire fund.
Archbishop Sarah Mullally defends Project Spire, a £100m Church of England initiative addressing historical slavery links, amid Tory criticism over funding priorities.
A human skull found during renovations at Sir David Attenborough's Richmond home in 2010 has been identified as belonging to Julia Martha Thomas, a widow murdered by her maid in 1879.
The Snow Moon, February's full moon, rises on February 1, 2026. Learn what it is, when to see it, and tips for viewing in the UK, plus why 2026 has 13 full moons.
Stunning vintage photos capture London pubs from the 1970s to 1990s as vibrant community centres, with shockingly low prices highlighting today's soaring costs.
Campaigners urge Salisbury Cathedral to remove Dahua Technology cameras guarding the historic Magna Carta, citing links to human rights abuses in China and security vulnerabilities exploited by Russia in Ukraine.
The historic tomb of philosopher David Hume in Edinburgh's Old Calton burial ground has been defaced with disturbing occult-style symbols and satanic imagery, prompting council action.