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13 Historical Figures Who Were Secretly Total Weirdos

History books often show us the polished side of famous people. But the truth is, many historical figures had habits and quirks that would raise eyebrows today. These odd behaviors shaped their lives and sometimes even changed the world. Knowing about these weird sides can make history feel more real…

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Unknown novel by writer who charted Hitler’s rise becomes German bestseller

Sebastian Haffner’s love story set in final days of Weimar Republic published more than nine decades after it was written

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Hidden London: Bellerby & Co, London's globemaker

Bellerby & Co offers a tactile, timeless representation of Earth that is as much about memory and meaning as geography, says Katrina Mirpuri

Evening Standard

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Why is Stalin back in the Moscow metro?

A statue of Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin was unveiled in the Taganskaya metro station in Moscow in May, recreating a mural that was dismantled decades ago. It is the first such statue to be erected in central Moscow since Stalin’s death in 1953 and marks a disturbing new stage in…

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Trump is deeply obsessed with US history – but he has learned all the wrong lessons from it

His ostentatious birthday parade is his latest reimagining of America’s past. He’d do well to remember that pride must be rooted in honesty, says Cambridge historian David Reynolds

The Guardian - UK

Oscar-winning actor Gary Oldman given knighthood in King’s Birthday Honours

The London-born film star is known for his versatile acting style.

The Independent UK

‘Lord’s Prayer better recognised than national anthem, Churchill or Shakespeare’

The Our Father also appeared better known that Star Wars and the famous Liverpool football anthem.

Evening Standard

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D-Day landings boosted by import of ‘wonder drug’ to Britain, archives reveal

Sir Winston Churchill became increasingly frustrated Britain had not been able to produce enough penicillin in preparation for the Normandy landings.

Evening Standard

Canadian man jailed for stealing famous Winston Churchill photograph that features on UK banknotes

Jeffrey Wood pleaded guilty to stealing the original print from Ottowa's Château Laurier hotel

Evening Standard

Lake Como’s Serie A Rise Has Its Club Dreaming of Becoming a Sports Disneyland

Celebrity fans. Match tickets with VIP boat tours. This is Como 1907, where innovative owners strive to create a premier soccer destination.

Sports Illustrated

Police investigate Enoch Powell portrait hung in village shop as ‘hate incident’

Exclusive: A Shropshire shopkeeper hung the display to show the need for ‘strong political leadership’

The Independent UK

Inside Winston Churchill’s wartime carriage restored after 50 years

Passengers will be able to ride inside the newly restored carriage where Churchill held D-Day talks

The Independent UK

Winston Churchill’s D-Day carriage returns to rails after 50 years

Pullman Car No 246 ‘Lydia’ was used during crucial wartime strategy meetings ahead of D-Day and later during Churchill’s state funeral in 1965.

Evening Standard

King Charles echoes grandfather King George VI in historic speech to mark VE Day

King Charles echoed the words of his grandfather to mark VE Day as he made a historic speech to mark 80 years since the end of World War II.

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Flattery gets Starmer somewhere as The Donald stays awake to toot tariff deal

Sycophancy stops Trump from dozing off as PM and co hail victory – or at least getting what they could get

The Independent UK

King and Starmer join veterans at thanksgiving service to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day

VE day marks 80 years since Germany officially surrendered to the Allied powers, marking the end of the Second World War in Europe

Evening Standard

How did London celebrate VE Day and the end of the Second World War in 1945?

Today will see military parades, tea parties, and church services, but how did Londoners celebrate VE Day in 1945?

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Watch: Winston Churchill’s great-great-grandson sends VE Day 80th anniversary message

A descendant of Sir Winston Churchill will play a key role in a service commemorating the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day).

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The Independent UK

VE Day - live: Royals attend service for 80th anniversary where bishop warns ‘good is under threat again’

VE day marks 80 years since Germany officially surrendered to the Allied powers, marking the end of the Second World War in Europe

The Guardian - UK

Millions of the black and brown people who fought for Europe’s freedom didn’t get a VE Day

The heroism of soldiers from India, Africa and the Caribbean is too often airbrushed, as is the struggle of those who resisted colonial powers, says writer and sociology professor Gary Younge

Evening Standard

VE Day 80th anniversary: William and Kate among royals at Westminster Abbey service as national two minute silence held

Ten-year-old Alexander Churchill, the great-great-grandson of wartime prime minister Sir Winston Churchill, will light a candle of peace

The Independent UK

Westminster Abbey service to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day

Ten-year-old Alexander Churchill, the great-great-grandson of wartime prime minister Sir Winston Churchill, will light a candle of peace.

The Independent UK

‘Very important’ for young to thank veterans – Churchill’s great-great-grandson

Alexander Churchill, 10, will take part in a thanksgiving service marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day at Westminster Abbey on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Singer to perform for King at VE Day concert held near his former busking spot

The party at Horse Guards Parade will conclude four days of celebrations marking 80 years since victory in Europe was declared.

The Independent UK

Climbing on Winston Churchill statue to become a crime

Offenders could face up to three months in prison and fined £1,000 for desecrating the monument to the former prime minister

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