Category : Heritage History


Snow Moon Peaks: Viewing Tips and Origins

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.

London Church Funds £730k Antiracism Project

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.

Chinese CCTV Cameras Guard Magna Carta, Raising Alarms

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.

Royal Silence: Black Abolitionist's Plea Ignored

In 1786, Ottobah Cugoano, a free Black man in London, sent pamphlets to the Prince of Wales urging an end to the slave trade, but the monarchy ignored his appeal, highlighting its complicity in slavery.

Challenger Disaster 40 Years On: The Fateful Launch

On 28 January 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds after launch, killing all seven crew members including teacher Christa McAuliffe. This tragic event remains a pivotal moment in space exploration history.

Holocaust Survivor: Trauma Beyond Memory

Alfred Garwood shares his powerful story of surviving Bergen-Belsen as a child, confronting repressed trauma decades later, and finding purpose through helping others.

Hugh Dunford Wood: Artist and Craftsman Honoured

Hugh Dunford Wood, an acclaimed artist and craftsman who passed away at 76, is remembered for his diverse creative work, from fashion to fine art, and his dedication to teaching endangered crafts.

Barbara Hurman: WWII Veteran to Archaeologist

Barbara Hurman, who passed away at 100, transitioned from WWII Royal Signals service to a distinguished archaeology career, working on Roman sites and co-authoring books after raising her family.

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