A white Jewish Englishman who came of age during the early 19th century, he spent much of his career on the outer reaches of the British Empire ... with an African woman. He returned to England ...

Carême,” a new Apple TV+ series, is based on the life of a 19th-century society chef who delighted diners and lovers. It’s ...

Sister Inah Canabarro, a Brazilian nun and teacher who was the world's oldest person, has died at 116, her religious ...

French violinist and social media influencer Esther Abrami releases her new album, Women, featuring music by female composers ...

The journalist and BBC news anchor is a judge for The British Book Awards 2025, the winners of which are announced on 12 May. Her debut novel "Finding Belle" is out this week.

Cuneiform tablets from ancient Babylon cover a range of topics, from exorcising ghosts to uncovering the location of Noah’s ...

Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas received a blessing from Pope Francis when she turned 110. She would have turned 117 in a few ...

Chained men in gold mines, and a pregnant woman ... legacy of British imperialist Cecil John Rhodes with depictions of religious deception, forced labor and sexual abuse. Rhodes conquered large parts ...