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Seven Wonders winners include Great Wall and Taj Mahal

The New Seven Wonders of the World list features the Great Wall of China, the Taj Mahal and Brazil's Statue of Christ.

The British Museum has unveiled plans for an ambitious new £100 million exhibition complex and conservation space.

The CIA drafted in the mafia to kill Fidel Castro, new documents reveals.

Professor Christopher Bayly, an expert on the British Empire and the Far East, has been awarded a knighthood by the Queen.

The culture minister has welcomed the news that free entry to museums and galleries has pushed up visitor numbers.

Unesco has added a further 38 items to its Memory of the World Register, a list of the most important artefacts.

The Falklands conflict ended 25 years ago today when British troops recaputured the islands' capital Stanley.

Britons are more proud of their national history and heritage than anything else, according to a new poll.

David Cameron wants history teaching in schools to foster a sense of national identity and celebrate Britishness.

Loch Ness, home to the fabled monster, could gain World Heritage status if a campaign in Scotland is successful.