A new perspective challenges the traditional narrative of Lancashire's 19th-century textile supremacy, highlighting the overlooked role of British military power in dismantling Bengal's industry. Read the full analysis.
A new perspective challenges the UK's narrative on industrial success, arguing British military power, not just machinery, crushed Bengal's textile industry to secure Lancashire's global lead.
As we prepare to welcome 2026, discover the ancient Roman political crisis that moved the start of the year from March to January 1st. Uncover the surprising history of our calendar.
A new report reveals how amateur genealogists and local historians are driving groundbreaking historical research, uncovering vital stories missed by academia. Discover their untold impact.
The Imperial War Museum faces criticism for a new LGBTQ+ digital tour, with experts accusing it of 'reframing history' for 'woke appeal'. Explore the controversial exhibits.
Discover the hidden story of a derelict Somerset ironworks, where nature reclaims factory floors and a new information panel reveals the harsh lives of 19th-century toolmakers. A poignant exploration of industrial heritage.
With no survivors attending the 2025 ceremony, discover how the memory of the Pearl Harbour attack is being preserved for future generations through oral histories and family legacies.
Retired consultant backs junior doctors' strike over decades of poor pay, while a serving paediatric consultant voices dissent. Explore the deep divide within the NHS.
A massive explosion at an industrial park in Argentina's Buenos Aires province injured over 20 people. Watch the dramatic footage and get the latest updates on the incident.
New Zealand's education system undergoes historic transformation as Māori history becomes compulsory in national curriculum. Discover the groundbreaking changes shaping Aotearoa's future.
Discover Kate Mosse's groundbreaking feminist history book featuring 365 women who shaped our world. Explore their untold stories and lasting impact today.
A doctor urges against judging medics working through NHS strikes, revealing many can't afford to lose pay due to financial pressures and family commitments.
Discover how modern technology reveals the astonishing scale and sophistication of ancient Rome's transportation system that connected an empire spanning three continents.
Discover how Joseph Wright of Derby's revolutionary use of light and shadow creates theatrical masterpieces in the National Gallery's stunning new exhibition that reveals Britain's industrial dawn.
Three decades after the longest siege in modern history, Sarajevo reveals a complex tapestry of resilience and lingering trauma. Discover how this European capital continues to navigate the delicate balance between remembrance and moving forward.
Discover the vibrant history of British youth culture at London's newest museum, featuring rare photographs, fashion, and memorabilia from decades of teenage rebellion and style.
Explore the dramatic historical events that shaped Britain and the world during this pivotal week, from treasonous plots to revolutionary moments that changed global politics forever.
Rachel Morris's compelling new book reveals how Victorian magicians transformed entertainment and paved the way for modern show business in this fascinating historical exploration.
A stunning new exhibition unveils forgotten photographic treasures from PIX Magazine, capturing Australia's social transformation from the 1930s to 1970s through groundbreaking photojournalism.
Archaeologists discover 13th-century skeletons in Spain showing evidence of violent deaths during Christian consolidation, challenging historical narratives of peaceful conversion.
A British teenager's school research project uncovers the final resting place of Joanna Vassa, daughter of famed abolitionist Olaudah Equiano, solving a 200-year-old mystery.
Eighty years after Manchester hosted the landmark Pan-African Congress, discover how this radical gathering ignited independence movements across Africa and reshaped Black political consciousness worldwide.
Senior Labour figures Justin Madders and Matthew Pennycook challenge ministers over failure to protect British manufacturing jobs and industry from economic pressures.
Australian high school students were left bewildered when a Queensland history exam featured an obscure Roman military commander instead of the expected Julius Caesar, raising questions about curriculum standards.
Newly revealed historical documents expose Admiral Lord Nelson's extraordinary payment for three dozen claret bottles to the cuckolded husband of his lover Emma Hamilton, revealing the tangled personal life behind Britain's naval legend.
Thirty-seven years after the Piper Alpha disaster, survivor Steve Rae recounts his desperate jump from the burning oil platform that claimed 167 lives in Britain's deadliest offshore tragedy.
Britain's industrial heartland faces devastating blow as soaring power prices threaten to shut down major aluminium plant, putting over 1,000 livelihoods in jeopardy and exposing UK's energy vulnerability.
A groundbreaking documentary uncovers the radical lesbian activists who organised resistance movements and fought for women's rights during the turbulent 1970s in Britain.
As Mount Rushmore celebrates its centenary, new initiatives are finally acknowledging the sacred land's painful history and the Native American tribes displaced for this American monument.
Meta introduces game-changing Watch History for Instagram Reels, allowing users to rediscover previously viewed content with ease. Find out how this new feature transforms content discovery on the platform.