History16 hrs agoThe woman who hid on a ship to report on D-DayUS journalist Martha Gellhorn tricked officers so that she could write firsthand dispatches from Normandy in June 1944. In 1991, she told the BBC about her daring subterfuge.16 hrs ago22 hrs ago'Lost cannons' returned to ruined Highland clan strongholdArdvreck Castle's two guns disappeared after being placed into safekeeping more than 50 years ago.22 hrs ago2 days agoEngineering marvels of the world's tallest churchAntoni Gaudí was known as "God's architect", and the centuries-old arch design he drew on for Barcelona's Sagrada Família helps it soar higher than any other church in the world.2 days ago2 days agoEngland's 'oldest paper archive' book recognisedIt was "new cutting-edge technology" at the time, says archivist Luke Shackell.2 days ago3 days agoGold ring 'once in a lifetime find' for detectoristThe 16th Century ring found by Stuart Jones is set to attract bids of up to £20,000 at auction.3 days ago3 days agoCultural hub to revert back to original four namesExtensive restoration work is carried out on the historical building for about a year.3 days ago3 days agoThe airfield where motor racing returned after WW2A racing event nearly 80 years ago set the template for the sport's evolution, a historian says.3 days ago3 days agoRevamped museum to showcase rare whalebone artThe museum in Hull city centre is due to reopen in August following a £20m, five-year renovation.3 days ago3 days agoPupils amazed by Tudor tunnels under their schoolNew Hall School is built on the grounds of one of King Henry VIII's palaces.3 days ago...
