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Discovery of a pencil sketch at the National Library of Scotland prompts probe into the observatory's scientific legacy ...

Scotland’s Just Transition Commission is holding a major national summit today, with the aim of establishing common ground on ...

In June 1946 with millions dead and much of Europe still in ruin, top secret meetings were being held in Washington and London to prepare for the unthinkable... the Third World War.

Beavers have been released into a Highland glen marking a moment of “wildlife history” for the species. It comes after ...

After months of whispers around the paddock and at home, a famous couple from Oxfordshire are rewriting their next chapter.

Having the skills to interpret historical features in the landscape can add an extra layer of interest to your walks. Here’s what to look out for. The post Think like an archaeologist on these strolls ...

TL;DR: Europa Universalis V is Paradox’s magnum opus — deep, dense, and dazzlingly complex. A bit buggy, a bit overwhelming, but a glorious tribute to the art of grand strategy. Bring coffee.

Treasure hunting isn’t just for pirates and reality TV shows – it’s alive and well in the tiny town of Rutledge, Missouri, where the legendary Rutledge Flea Market transforms ordinary weekends into ...

The accident hotspots in Barrhead and Neilston have been revealed in an interactive map showing crashes on the area’s roads.

Today is 170 years since the destruction of Lisbon. The earthquake of All Saints day 17550 in Lisbon changed a nation and is still remembered across the continent. Hence a republication of our ...