How do you uncover the true life of a woman whose existence is wrapped in myth, propaganda and a famous... more

Most heists target gold, jewels or cash. This one targeted illegal seeds. As the British established their sprawling empire across the... more

It’s round. It has a hole in it. It symbolises nothing and yet it is the possibility of something... meet... more

There's a body buried in the grounds of Windsor Castle whose real home is thousands of miles away. Since 2007, there have... more

Deep in the cellars of one of England’s grandest country homes, covered in dirt and cobwebs, lay dozens of bottles... more

In an old country town high school library there is a glass case that displays something highly unusual and, for some, confronting. Inside... more

Throughout its reign, the British Empire stole a lot of stuff. Today the Empire's loot sits in museums, galleries, private... more

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It’s become a symbol for extinction; the dodo is a semi-mythical creature which most of us know only through Alice... more

Sarah 'Saartjie' Baartman was taken to the UK by a British doctor. But did she know what she was signing... more