A look back at Harry Griffin's first Guardian Country Diary from 1951, detailing how Rough Fell ewes in Westmorland dug snow holes for shelter during harsh winter weather. Discover timeless farming resilience.
Eva Schloss, stepsister of Anne Frank and a tireless Holocaust educator, has died at 96. King Charles pays tribute, remembering their dance and her profound legacy of fighting prejudice.
Holocaust survivor and Anne Frank Trust co-founder Eva Schloss has died aged 96. King Charles leads tributes to the Auschwitz survivor who dedicated her life to fighting prejudice.
Eva Schloss MBE, Auschwitz survivor and tireless Holocaust educator, has passed away in London. King Charles leads tributes to her remarkable legacy of peace.
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Discover the eerie aircraft boneyard just an hour from London. We reveal its location, the planes' possible history, and how you can glimpse these forgotten giants. Explore the mystery now.
Redhills, the historic Durham Miners' Association HQ known as 'Durham's other cathedral', reopens after a £14m restoration. Guided tours are sold out into next year.
Major Logue's encrypted diaries expose a confronting chapter of colonial violence in Western Australia. Descendants now seek truth-telling and healing. Listen to the Full Story podcast.
Nina Simone's North Carolina childhood home, saved from decay by four artists, is now restored. It will serve as a cultural hub, preserving the legacy of the music and civil rights icon.
A reader explores how Thank Goodness You're Here! recaptures the uniquely British humour and character lost from the UK's golden age of game development. Discover why this anomaly stands out.
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From the Blitz to skyscrapers: Explore 8 London locations that have been utterly transformed over the last half-century. See the astonishing before-and-after photos.
Discover the hidden history of St Paul's Underground Station, where a secret WWII control room was vital for Britain's war effort. Uncover London's forgotten stories.
Dive into the answers for this week's brain-teasing Saturday quiz, covering topics from British history to Olympic sports and chart-topping music. How many did you get right?
The beloved archaeology show Time Team has found a new life on YouTube, with 350,000 subscribers and a Patreon-funded dig at Orkney's Ness of Brodgar. Discover its extraordinary digital renaissance.
Fresh bone study argues Sahelanthropus tchadensis, a 7-million-year-old ape, walked upright. Scientists clash over whether it's humanity's earliest known ancestor. Read the latest.
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Comedian Alice Fraser reflects on the Bondi Junction attack, mourning the loss of peace at her lifelong sanctuary and questioning the ideologies that seek to destroy communal joy.
Ingrid LeFebour, who vanished on Indonesia's Nias island in 1976, was presumed dead. Decades later, a surf documentary revealed her incredible survival story. Read the full account.
As Brisbane prepares for the 2032 Olympics, historians highlight the suburb of Herston's origins in a secret 19th-century gay relationship between Queensland's first premier and his attorney general.
A 71-year-old volunteer was blacklisted by the National Trust after sending a dossier of 400 hours' worth of spelling and factual errors from the charity's website to its director-general. Read the full story.
Discover the centuries-old tradition of Twelfth Night and Epiphany that dictates when to take down Christmas decorations to avoid bad luck. Learn the history and 2026 dates.
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Archaeologists in Malawi uncover a 9,500-year-old cremation pyre, the oldest of its kind in Africa, revealing complex rituals of ancient hunter-gatherers. Read the full story.
A new review challenges the UK's traditional narrative of 19th-century industrial success, arguing that British military power, not just machinery, crushed Bengal's textile industry. Read the full analysis.
Discover why sweeping or washing on January 1st is seen as bad luck across cultures. From washing away loved ones to sweeping off good fortune, we explore the folklore and offer lucky alternatives for 2026.
Explore the boisterous New Year's Eve celebrations of 1926 in Albert Square, Manchester, and the gayest post-war festivities in London, from St Paul's to the Albert Hall.
Think you know your apples and pears? Test your knowledge with this tricky Cockney rhyming slang quiz. It's not lemon squeezy! See your score and share in the comments.
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Fascinating archive photos reveal how Londoners have celebrated New Year's Eve for nearly a century, from 1930s casino parties to the iconic fireworks displays. See the capital's biggest party through the years.
BBC's new docu-drama 'Titanic Sinks Tonight' wins over viewers with its real-time storytelling and vivid first-hand accounts. Watch now on BBC Two and iPlayer.
A newly revealed letter details how playwright Tom Stoppard's family escaped Czechoslovakia in 1939, saved by the courageous act of a mother confronting the Gestapo. Discover the incredible story of survival.
Douglas Baldwin, a 100-year-old WW2 veteran captured in Normandy and held as a POW, has died in Luton. A 'family man' remembered for his warmth and spirit.
Cecilia Giménez, the Spanish woman whose botched 'Monkey Christ' restoration became a global sensation, has died at 94. Discover how her mistake brought fortune to her village.
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Imber village, abandoned in 1943 for military training, remains under MoD control. Public access is limited to just 12 days a year. Discover its haunting history and how to visit.
