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Macron breaks silence on slavery reparations debate

French President Emmanuel Macron said France must address the issue of reparations for its role in the slave trade, marking one of the strongest statements yet from a French leader on the legacy of enslavement.

22 May 2026-14:18
Tom Selleck lands exciting new true crime show on History Channel

Two years after fans tearfully said goodbye to Frank Reagan and the Blue Bloods finale, television icon Tom Selleck is officially ready for his next chapter. The 81-year-old actor is returning to his law and order roots as the host, narrator, and executive producer of a brand-new true crime series for The History Channel.

20 May 2026-12:49
6 year old boy discovers 1300 year old sword on school trip in Norway

A six-year-old schoolboy in Norway has made an extraordinary archaeological discovery after finding a 1,300-year-old sword during a class field trip, according to reports. The child, identified as first-grader Henrik Refsnes Mørtvedt, spotted a rusty object sticking out of the ground while walking across a field in Innlandet county.

19 May 2026-16:14
How the Global South is reshaping the future of urban development

For much of modern history, global urban development models were largely shaped by Western industrialized countries.

18 May 2026-22:56
Shock 17-second finish as Ronda Rousey crushes Gina Carano in comeback fight

Ronda Rousey returned to mixed martial arts in dramatic fashion, defeating Gina Carano in just 17 seconds with her signature armbar submission during a highly anticipated comeback bout in Los Angeles.

17 May 2026-10:50
See your first song ever played: Spotify drops new history feature

15 May 2026-16:20
Metal detectorist may have uncovered belongings of Iron Age queen in Melsonby hoard

A metal detectorist’s discovery in a field near Melsonby in North Yorkshire has led archaeologists to one of the largest Iron Age metalwork finds ever recorded in Britain, with experts suggesting some of the objects may have belonged to a figure of high status, possibly even a queen.

15 May 2026-13:27
Catacomb saints at Bavaria monastery continue to draw visitors - VIDEO

Decorated “catacomb saints” at Bavaria’s former Banz monastery continue to attract visitors centuries after they were brought from Rome.

08 May 2026-16:30
Pakistan armed forces mark first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq with renewed resolve

Pakistan’s armed forces have marked the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq, which they describe as the country’s “battle for truth”, commemorating the night between May 6 and 7 as a significant moment in the country’s military history.

07 May 2026-15:48
A subtle shift in the Nile may explain the rise of an ancient African empire

New research suggests that a long-ago change in the course or behaviour of the Nile River may help explain how an ancient African empire was able to emerge and grow in the Nile Valley region.

06 May 2026-16:23