Gandhi plea, Byron manuscript and Napoleon love letter to be sold
A huge collection of handwritten manuscripts from famous figures will go on sale for £2 million in London next month.
Campaigners call for World Heritage status for Loch Ness
Loch Ness, home to the fabled monster, could gain World Heritage status if a campaign in Scotland is successful.
British Library plans email archive
The British Library has teamed up with Microsoft to create an archive of more than a million email messages.
English Heritage names new chairman
Lord Bruce-Lockhart has been appointed as the new chairman of English Heritage, advising the government on historic issues.
Gipsy Moth completes circumnavigation again
Historic Gipsy Moth IV completes global circumnavigation for second time, captained by legend Sir Francis Chichester.
Artist offers up head to museum
An artist has offered to leave his head in his will to Oxford University's Pitt Rivers Museum to be shrunk and displayed.
Brits want to bring da Vinci back to life
A poll of Britons found that the person from history they would most like brought back to life is Leonardo da Vinci.
Arch commemorates Falklands conflict
A metal arch has been erected in Farham, Hampshire, to commemorate those who lost their lives in the Falklands conflict.
Britain: A nation of map lovers
Britains love maps and are interested in finding out more about their geographical past, according to a new poll.
Computer used to unlock secrets of Stasi Jigsaw
German scientists have created a new program that will piece together Stasi police documents torn up in 1989.
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