In honour of the 80th anniversary of the Second World War’s conclusion, Britain will gain a new bank holiday next year, complete with a long four-day weekend. The major celebration will be marking the heroics of the ‘Greatest Generation’ who fought against Hitler and the Nazis in Europe and Africa, and Imperial Japan in Asia. According to reports,Continue reading “2025 Bank Holiday Planned”
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Trump Declares Victory In The Greatest Political Comeback In History
Early Wednesday morning, former President Donald Trump ascended the stage to announce his triumph, completing an incredible political comeback. Minutes before, news outlets predicted he would win the 2024 presidential election. It was a disastrous evening for Kamala Harris and an incredible night for Republicans. ‘We made history for a reason tonight, and the reasonContinue reading “Trump Declares Victory In The Greatest Political Comeback In History”
How Much Do Young People Know About D-Day?
Alongside the Battle of Britain and Dunkirk, D-Day holds a shrine in British history as a moment when the country’s heroism came head-to-head with the Nazi regime. The courage and sacrifice of our Second World War servicemen are rightfully at the forefront of our public awareness as we commemorate the landings’ 80th anniversary. Politicians haveContinue reading “How Much Do Young People Know About D-Day?”
Fury as Sadiq Khan splurges £6million of taxpayers’ money, changing Overground to ‘virtue signalling’ names like ‘Suffragette’ and ‘Lioness’
During the unveiling of the £6.3 million project to rename and colour all six London Overground train lines, Sadiq Khan was criticised today for his ‘virtue signalling rubbish’. The Lioness, Mildmay, Windrush, Weaver, Suffragette, and Liberty lines were revealed by the Mayor, with his Conservative mayoral rival Susan Hall saying, ‘The only surprise from today’sContinue reading “Fury as Sadiq Khan splurges £6million of taxpayers’ money, changing Overground to ‘virtue signalling’ names like ‘Suffragette’ and ‘Lioness’”
Following The Israel-Palestine Conflict, UK Schools Pull Out Of Anne Frank Trust Education Programmes
The UK’s schools have stopped using the Anne Frank Trust’s educational programmes because of “community tensions” resulting from the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Three schools have reportedly delayed their academic curricula since Hamas began its terror strikes against Israel on October 7, according to the charity. Nine- to fifteen-year-olds are taught about Anne Frank,Continue reading “Following The Israel-Palestine Conflict, UK Schools Pull Out Of Anne Frank Trust Education Programmes”
Will We Ever Know What The Queen’s Private Papers Contain?
Princess Diana’s biographer is worried that the late Queen’s private letters could be burnt by royal aides before a historian is able to look at her papers to write her official biography. More than a year on from Her Late Majesty’s demise, no announcement has been made about which historian will be gifted the jobContinue reading “Will We Ever Know What The Queen’s Private Papers Contain?”
Traveller’s Plaque At Washington & Lee University Is Taken Down Despite The College’s Name Still Featuring The Confederate General
Virginia’s Washington & Lee University has pulled down a commemorative plaque honouring the horse of Confederate General Robert E Lee, whom the school is still partly named after. The plaque commemorating Traveller, placed over the horse’s gravesite, was removed from its place outside Lee Chapel, which is a National Historic Landmark as part of aContinue reading “Traveller’s Plaque At Washington & Lee University Is Taken Down Despite The College’s Name Still Featuring The Confederate General”
It Is Imperative That The Government Releases Secret Files On The Royal Family
A few weeks ago, someone wrote in a newspaper outlet in the Royal section about the problems they’d had as a historian and biographer in trying to access historical royal records. Time after time they found themselves barred from peeking into even the most mundane files, including documents which had been brought with public moneyContinue reading “It Is Imperative That The Government Releases Secret Files On The Royal Family”
Has The Woman Who Discovered Richard III Under A Car Park In Northampton Found ANOTHER King?
Finding one dead king under a car park may be deemed a fluke. Discovering two could be seen as a very peculiar habit. Yet this may prove to be the case for historian Philippa Langley. Through a combination of careful research and what she calls a strange sensation, in 2012 Philippa Langely famously identified theContinue reading “Has The Woman Who Discovered Richard III Under A Car Park In Northampton Found ANOTHER King?”
If Convicted Of Federal Charges, Donald Trump Faces 100 YEARS Behind Bars
According to a report, Donald Trump could face 100 years behind bars if he’s convicted of all seven charges related to mishandling of classified information. The 76-year-old on Thursday said he’d been told he was being indicted in relation to espionage, the first time in US history that a former president has faced federal charges.Continue reading “If Convicted Of Federal Charges, Donald Trump Faces 100 YEARS Behind Bars”
