7 Retro Gadgets That Would Baffle Youth Today
Discover 7 once-commonplace items from the 60s and 70s that most young people wouldn't know how to operate today. How many could you use?
Category : Heritage History
Highgate Cemetery's £18m restoration approved
Camden Council approves ambitious 25-year, £18 million restoration plan for London's historic Highgate Cemetery, protecting graves of Karl Marx and George Michael while enhancing biodiversity.
How Billy Connolly inspired a life-changing move
A chance viewing of Billy Connolly's World Tour of Scotland documentary inspired an Australian woman to swap Melbourne for the UK, leading to an unexpected life in Belfast.
Patricia Crowther, Wicca Elder, Dies Aged 97
Patricia Crowther, a key figure in establishing modern Wicca, has died at 97. Her Sheffield coven initiated thousands, shaping the global pagan religion known as the Craft.
15th-Century Flemish Triptych Worth £3.5m Found in Dorset
A 15th-century Flemish triptych discovered during almshouse renovations in Sherborne, Dorset, has been valued at £3.5m. The artwork will be auctioned to fund social housing projects in the historic market town.
HS2 relocates 60,000 graves for high-speed railway
The controversial HS2 project resumes reburying 60,000 remains from St James's Gardens. Discover the historical impact and the promise of dignified treatment.
Anne Summers' 50-Year Feminist Legacy
Feminist author Anne Summers reflects on 50 years since her groundbreaking book 'Damned Whores and God's Police' changed Australian society and women's rights.
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!
David Olusoga's Empire & TV Highlights Tonight
Historian David Olusoga investigates the British Empire's slavery legacy in BBC Two's Empire. Plus, Children in Need 2025, Unreported World, and film picks including Mickey 17.
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?
Radical Jamaican Journalist Claudia Jones in 1920s London
Discover the untold story of Claudia Jones, the Jamaican journalist who challenged British imperialism from London in the 1920s. Learn how her radical ideas shaped anti-colonial thought.
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.
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.
Hitler's DNA shows genetic disorder and health risks
New DNA analysis of Adolf Hitler reveals he likely had Kallman Syndrome and genetic predispositions to autism and schizophrenia. Discover the findings that add a new layer to understanding history.
10 Years Since Paris Attacks: France Remembers Victims
France marks the 10th anniversary of the 2015 Paris attacks that killed 130 people. President Macron leads tributes as nation remembers deadliest peacetime attack.
Tourists paid £70k for Sarajevo 'human safari' killings
Italian prosecutors investigate tourists who allegedly paid £70,000 to join sniper safaris during the Siege of Sarajevo, targeting civilians including children.
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.
Tourists paid to shoot civilians in Bosnian war
Italian prosecutors investigate claims wealthy Western tourists paid to act as 'weekend snipers' during Sarajevo siege. Survivor recalls childhood terror as new evidence emerges.
7 Popular 70s & 80s Wedding Gifts You Might Own
Take a nostalgic trip through the most sought-after wedding presents from the 1970s and 80s. Discover which retro gems you might still have tucked away in your home today.
France commemorates 10th anniversary of Paris attacks
France pays emotional tribute to 130 victims of the 2015 Paris attacks. See how the nation remembered its deadliest day since WWII. #NeverForget
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.
Hitler's DNA reveals genetic disorder causing micro-penis
New research confirms Adolf Hitler had Kallmann Syndrome, explaining his infertility and low sex drive. Discover the findings from the Channel 4 documentary analysing his DNA.
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.
Tower of London 2025 Poppies: Are They For Sale?
The Tower of London's 'The Tower Remembers' poppy display has closed. Discover why the 30,000 ceramic poppies are not for sale and their final destination. Read the full story.
Medomsley Detention Centre Abuse Ignored for Decades
Shocking investigation reveals how authorities ignored horrific physical and sexual abuse of thousands of young men at County Durham detention centre for 26 years.
Londoners mourn the loss of internet cafes
Londoners are reminiscing about the city's vanished internet cafés. Discover why these once-vital hubs are dearly missed and what other high street businesses have disappeared.
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.
Saving Mauritania's ancient desert libraries from sands
The UNESCO-listed city of Chinguetti, home to priceless medieval manuscripts, battles encroaching desert sands, dwindling tourism, and regional insecurity. Discover the fight to preserve Africa's spiritual capital.
Australia's oldest crocodile eggshells discovered
Scientists identify 55-million-year-old crocodile eggshells in Queensland, revealing ancient 'drop crocs' that may have climbed trees. Read the full discovery.
Dutch Honour Black WWII Soldiers at Margraten
Dutch volunteers research and display photos of African American soldiers buried at Margraten cemetery, ensuring their stories are remembered 80 years after liberation.
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