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Child destroys priceless Ming Dynasty crown in museum

A priceless Ming Dynasty wedding crown was accidentally destroyed by a child at a museum exhibition in China. The incident, caught on video, sparks debate on museum security and priceless artefact display.

Burke and Wills Statue Debate: Heroes or Folly?

A controversial statue of explorers Burke and Wills in Melbourne ignites debate over colonial history. Is it a tribute to heroes or a monument to a tragic farce? Explore the story.

Diane Keaton's LA mansion for sale after her death

The late actress Diane Keaton's Spanish Colonial mansion in exclusive Sullivan Canyon is on the market for around $27 million. Explore the unique property she renovated over eight years.

New Museum Opens with Immersive Shroud of Turin

A new $5 million interactive museum dedicated to the Shroud of Turin opens in California, featuring immersive technology and scientific research. Explore the mystery where faith meets science.

Radical Jamaican Journalist in 1920s London

Discover the untold story of radical Jamaican journalist W.F. Domingo and his groundbreaking activism in 1920s London. Explore how his ideas shaped anti-colonial thought.

Lafayette's gold pocket watch sells for less than Rolex

A priceless 18-karat gold pocket watch gifted to Marquis de Lafayette sold for a surprisingly low $44,800 at a Philadelphia auction, less than some modern Rolex models. Discover the history behind this unique piece.

Namibia demands return of sacred artefacts from US

In a significant move for cultural restitution, Namibia is formally demanding the return of sacred objects and human remains from museums in the United States, including Harvard and the Smithsonian.

Searching for Pan-Africanism's Lost Spirit

A profound exploration into the enduring legacy of Pan-Africanism, tracing its revolutionary roots and examining its urgent relevance in today's global landscape of racial justice and decolonisation.

Manchester's 1945 Pan-African Congress: 80 Years On

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.

Gurnah's Theft: Coming-of-Age in Tanzania

Nobel laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah returns with a powerful audiobook exploring identity, displacement and moral choices in 1960s Tanzania through the eyes of a young student.

Senegal reimagines Irish play Translations

A groundbreaking theatre production in Senegal reimagines Brian Friel's classic play 'Translations', drawing striking parallels between Irish language erosion and Senegalese cultural displacement under colonialism.

WA Governor Apologises for 1834 Pinjarra Massacre

In a landmark moment for reconciliation, Western Australia's Governor has delivered a formal apology to the Noongar people for the devastating 1834 Pinjarra Massacre, acknowledging colonial violence and beginning healing.

How a British quarrel named Melbourne

The fascinating true story behind Melbourne's naming reveals a diplomatic dispute between two British governors that forever shaped Australian identity.

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