Britain's Nuclear Bomb | New exhibition glimpses our forgotten history with the A-Bomb
'Plym to Pamlico' will display memorabilia of Britain's little-known nuclear bomb testing off the coast of Australia 70 years ago: Operation Hurricane.
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Byzantine mosaic discovered by farmer in Gaza Strip
A Palestinian farmer has unearthed a large Byzantine mosaic pavement while planting an olive tree in the Gaza strip.
Ex Nihilo | The Queen’s passing will spark a national existential crisis – even for republicans
Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Mae Losasso examines what the future might now hold for Britain’s sense of identity.
Albums that surprisingly never won a Mercury Prize
The Mercury Prize is here again, but we're looking back at the eye-opening ommissions, here's an album that was overlooked for every year.
Historic English pub interiors recognised by Government
This summer, the interiors of 11 pubs across England have been recognised by the Government for being either historic or unusual.
Why the Hadrian’s Wall installation widens the gap between past and present
Morag Myerscough's immersive structure is eye-catching, but what does it say about our past and present? Mae Losasso finds out.
Geologist James Fitton to be released after Iraqi court overturns charges
Retired British geologist James Fitton is set to be released from prison in Iraq, after charges of antiquities smuggling were overturned.
From Marie Curie to Marilyn Monroe | Era-Defining Women
A Woman's World, 1850–1960 explores the many roles – domestic, social, cultural and professional – played by women across the world before second-wave feminism took hold.
Buzz Aldrin personal collection to go under hammer at Sotheby’s
A personal collection of Buzz Aldrin's is to be offered at Sotheby’s in a landmark auction celebrating the the legendary astronaut's career.
Susie Dent's Top Tens: Best terms for our appearance
If you wake up and look like crap, learn these ten words offered by Susie Dent to describe yourself to others to turn their looks of horror into pleasant surprise.
Hieroglyph exhibition coming to British Museum October 2022
The British Museum has announced a major new exhibition on hieroglyphs, running from October 2022 until February 2023.
Susie Dent's Top Tens: 10 best collective nouns
We are all fascinated by the names chosen for groups of people and animals, and what they tell us. So, here are the ten best collective nouns.
The true story that inspired new play about ‘Britain’s nuclear cover-up’
A groundbreaking new play investigates the moral injury suffered by Brits involved in Britain's early nuclear experiments.
Brian Wilson and his creative destruction
The idea of genius is a somewhat ridiculed notion these days – spoiled by its overuse and association with delusional thoughts of grandeur. We explore the life and creative output of Brian Wilson, however – a musical figure who’s heralded as one. Although this often weighed heavy on him.
Susie Dent's Top Tens: 10 words to describe the weather
This week, Susie's dug out ten English words for a supremely British obsession: the ever-changing, mind-bending weather patterns of these isles.
Anglo-Saxon burial site uncovers rare cosmetic beauty items
An Anglo-Saxon graveyard in Buckinghamshire contains a number of cosmetic beauty items, including tweezers, combs and toothpicks.
England Dreaming | The films that captured the true spirit of Punk
Before the subculture's 21st century commodification, punk inspired many other art forms, not least film. From Derek Jarman to Julien Temple, punk lived authentically on screen as well as the stage.
Projections of Queen onto Stonehenge generates mixed reaction
Eight portraits of Queen Elizabeth II have been projected onto Stonehenge to celebrate her Platinum Jubilee.
Crown and Conflict | Imperial War Museum opens Platinum Jubilee exhibitions
Exhibitions open today across the Imperial War Museum, exploring the last 70 years of crown and conflict to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee.
Susie Dent’s Top Tens: 10 brilliant swears and exclamations from the past
Are you tired of using the same repertoire of swears as everyone else? Susie Dent is at your service.
A Digital Bayeux Tapestry? V&A Unites With City of Bayeux
The Victoria and Albert Museum is joining forces with Bayeux City officials in signing a memorandum of understanding, nearly 150 years on from the start of their relationship.
The Impact of War: Biggest UK Commission Gifts £2.5m to 22 Artists
The Imperial War Museum's '14-18 NOW' legacy fund was pledged from the royalties of Peter Jackson's 'They Shall Not Grow Old'.
Why You Should Listen to the Latest Episode of Having Words with Susie Dent
Have you been enjoying Susie’s tongue-twisting breakdown of the English language, exclusively on whynow? Well, next up is a real humdinger.
The Beautiful and Eerie Todmorden, Britain's Area 51
A new photobook investigates the unsolved case of an abduction of a police officer in UFO 'hotspot' Todmorden, West Yorkshire, in the 1980s.
Susie Dent’s Top Tens: Top Ten Things You Didn’t Know Had a Name
Have you ever stretched and yawned simultaneously and been unable to find the word to describe it? Or observed an inept person in public office and been rendered speechless? Here, then, are ten things you didn’t know had a name.
How Has the UK Shaped Star Wars?
This Star Wars day, John Moore takes a look at how Great Britain has shaped the iconic film franchise, right back from its early days through to the more recent instalments.
Susie Dent’s Top Tens: 10 Emotions That Belong to the Morning
Susie Dent gives her top ten words for all those who find themselves relentlessly 'crumpsy' first thing – i.e. tired, irritable, and more than a little creased.
Susie Dent's Top Tens: 10 Words That Look Rude, But Aren't
This week, Susie's come up with a whole bunch of words that might get you in trouble, but are actually really quite innocent. Honest!
Susie Dent’s Top Tens: 10 Words to Bring in Spring
Followers of Susie Dent on Twitter will be only too aware she’s second to none at finding the right word for the occasion: she’s found a few for (hopefully) brighter days…
Having Words with Susie Dent
Countdowns Susie Dent chats words with comedians, linguists and unlikely vocabulary vultures about their thoughts, memories and feelings attached to language.
