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A relic from the Battle of the Bulge sparks a gripping story of courage, chaos, and humanity as soldiers relive the terror and resilience of one of World War Two’s ...

One Small Step For Pac-Man, One Giant Leap For Pac-Man-KindHappy birthday to Pac-Man, who was first released in Japan on this day in 1980. Or should I say ‘Puck Man’ which was the character’s original ...

Retired logger Jimmy Smith started his Aberdeen, Washington-based underwater logging company because no one else was doing it and he hoped to make a quick buck. The big idea? Locate and harvest ...

In Al Murray: Why Does Everyone Hate the British Empire?, comedian and historian Al Murray travels to India, Jamaica, South Africa and Australia to learn about the origins of British rule, its impact ...

When the Berwyn Mountain UFO was spotted in 1974, it got local villagers talking – but could an alien spacecraft really have ...

The Odyssey is a classic of Ancient Greek literature. What’s the story told in this epic poem, and what does it reveal about ...

Who created golf? It’s a surprisingly tricky question to answer, but the sport can be traced back to medieval Scotland, where its popularity took root.

What would a Viking feast have been like? When would this get-together be held, what types of food would likely be served ...

Hollywood star Amanda Seyfried plays Mother Ann Lee in new film 'The Testament of Ann Lee'. What do we know about the real ...