When the weather reveals old secrets. I'm not saying I'm enjoying this heatwave. The novelty has definitely worn off but it is interesting what is being discovered by it. #History #News #Climatechange #Weather #Summer www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/t... www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2642622...

The Danube River Has Fallen to Record-Low Water Levels, Revealing Nazi Warships, Bombs and Woolly Mammoth Bones In Its Channel

Residents and researchers are finding historic and prehistoric relics of the past as Europe's second-longest river dries

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Rosa was a pioneering police officer who joined #Gloucestershire Constabulary in 1927 because she could ride a motorbike. At Staple Hill, she investigated high-profile cases and helped break barriers for women in policing. #History #Podcast #Crime #Police #Bristol #Trailblazer #Legend

Archaeologists excavating on Triquet Island—a remote island off the coast of British Columbia, Canada—uncovered a settlement dated to 13,600–14,086 years ago. ​

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I've been waiting for this. I took SO many photos of doors in #Prague , I've probably got enough for the rest of the year! This one is the main door of the #baroque Cathedral of St Clement, built between 1711 & 1715. It's gorgeous inside #Religion #History #Travel #AdoorableThursday #DoorwayThursday

PERSON OF THE DAY. 30 July 1958. Singer-songwriter Kate Bush was born in Bexleyheath, Kent. She was 1st woman to have a self-composed UK No 1 hit with Wuthering Heights. Bush was born on the 140th anniversary of the birth of the author who inspired her song, Emily Brontë.

#OTD 1969, police in Moscow reported that thousands of public telephone boxes had been vandalised after a youth magazine published instructions showing how to use phone parts to turn acoustic guitars into electric ones. #Music #History #Guitar #Russia

In the summer of 1786, thousands gathered outside Newgate Prison to witness the execution of Phoebe Harris, one of the year's biggest stories. Her case exposed the harsh realities of justice in Georgian Britain. #History #Truecrime #Podcast #London #Treason player.captivate.fm/episode/edac...

Jersey Archive received more than 260,000 digital files in 2025, up from 13,000 the previous year, while volunteers contributed more than 3,370 hours to preservation, indexing & scanning projects, Jersey Heritage said. #History #Archives #Genealogy #Jersey www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Digital archive records rise by 1,900% in Jersey

More than 260,000 digital files were given to Jersey Archive to preserve in 2025.

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During our recent trip to #Prague, we went on the Casements tour in #Vyšehrad a fortified castle with hidden passages, statues from Charles Bridge & remains of a medieval basilica. One of the tunnels was apparently used by Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol. #History #TunnelTuesday

If you're in #Prague, don't miss the Cold War Museum under Hotel Jalta, a former #Communist fallout shelter used by the secret police to spy on Western guests. Our guide, Martin, brought the history to life in a really easy to understand way #History #ColdWar #Czechia #Europe #Travel

The Winged Lion Memorial in Prague honours the more than 2,500 #Czech and #Slovak pilots who served with the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. Located in Klárov Park, it stands as a tribute to their courage and sacrifice. #SculptureSaturday #SaturdayStatue #Prague #WW2 #RAF #History

Slavín is a monumental tomb in Prague's Vyšehrad Cemetery, finished in 1893. Designed by architect Antonín Wiehland, it's the final resting place for distinguished Czech figures & holds 57 people. Most recent is dancer Vlastimil Harapes, buried in 2026. #Prague #Cemetery #History #Europe #Art

Coming to the end of our trip to #Prague. Wonderful place and well worth a visit. The creativity in #Architecture alone is worth it. The food is Devine and last night we were treated to a classical concert during dinner. Expect more photos soon. #Holiday #Travel #Europe #Artdeco #Czechia #Summer2026

In 1939, Ilse Camis was among a group of girls given refuge from the #Holocaust by a #Jewish community in the north-east of England. Nearly nine decades on, her relatives have travelled 4,000 miles to pay homage to the strangers who gave her sanctuary. #WW2 #History www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Kansas family trace grandmother's Holocaust escape to England

Ilse Camis is among a group of girls given refuge from the Holocaust in north-east England.

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In Part Two of our tale of the Sinking of the S.S. Stella, we explore the human stories behind the tragedy, from the bravery of stewardess Mary Rogers, who gave her life helping others, to the survivors whose lives were changed forever. #History #Podcast #Maritime #ChannelIslands #Guernsey #Opera

#OTD 1984: The only tour to feature all six Jackson brothers, The Victory Tour began at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. It was also Michael's final tour with the group. 2.5 million fans saw it & it grossed over $75 million. Michael donated $5 million of his earnings to charity. #History #Music

It was July 1976 when Tina Turner had had enough fights and beatings with Ike to leave him permanently. It was her Independence Day...

"It reveals the roots of a figure who became a household name in Victorian England, and whose waxwork once graced the Chamber of Horrors at Madame Tussaud's." #Crime #Victorian #Punishment #Horncastle #Lincolnshire #Museum #Execution www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Exhibition highlights life of Lincolnshire's Victorian hangman

William Marwood form Horncastle became famous in Victorian England as a public executioner.

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Often described as the “Titanic of the Channel Islands”, the cross-Channel steamer Stella was travelling at full speed through dense fog when it struck the Casquets reef, resulting in significant loss of life. #Podcast #History #Maritime #ChannelIslands #Guernsey #Southampton

26 June 1917 2nd Lt Edward Neville Bewley 2/6 Bn Sherwood Foresters was killed in action and was buried in Metz-en-Couture Communal Cemetery. Edward is also remembered at @caiuscollege.bsky.social #WW1 #History #HistoryMatters

26 June 1918 CSM George Tetlow (6200) 3 Bn King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) died and was buried in Stockport Cemetery. George is also remembered inside the Stockport War Memorial #WW1 #History #HistoryMatters

The world's first widely used typeface was Textura, also known as Blackletter, developed around 1450. Based on the formal handwriting of medieval scribes & used by Johannes Gutenberg to print the famous Gutenberg Bible, marking the beginning of the printing revolution. #FontsOnFriday #History #Print

Record-Breaking Heat: The UK reached a record 40.3°C at Coningsby on 19 July 2022. With the human body designed to operate at around 37°C, temperatures approaching 40°C can lead to dangerous heat stress and heatstroke. #Staysafe #Heatwave #Summer #Health www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...

Discover one of London’s most remarkable hidden gems. In this new episode, we explore Postman’s Park & its extraordinary Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice, a tribute to ordinary people who gave their lives saving others. #History #Podcast #London #Heroes #MemorialMonday #MonumentMonday #Victorian

#Onthisday In 1819, HMS Kite chased the steamship SS Savannah for three hours off #Ireland, believing she was on fire. After firing warning shots and boarding her, the crew discovered the "fire" was simply smoke from her steam engine. New technology at the time #Maritime #History #Ships #RoyalNavy

Sounds like a very interesting story that would make a great film. #Truecrime #History #Wales #MerthyrRising #Movie www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Dic Penderyn film faces 'major setback' as backer pulls out

A planned film bringing the story of Dic Penderyn to the big screen has experienced a major setback.

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One of Victorian Bristol’s most shocking crimes. Discover the tragic story of Alice Hole, a murder that gripped the city, fuelled rumours, and dominated newspaper headlines. But behind it all, there was a tragic tale of heartbreak. #History #Podcast #Truecrime #Bristol

This stunning stained glass window is part of the #Inverness Castle Experience. The 'Rose Window', originally created in 1867 for a Methodist church on Inglis Street. Removed in the 1980s during road widening works for the construction of the Eastgate Centre. #StainedGlassSunday #Scotland #History