Becky Hoskins studied History at the University of Bristol and is the Web Assistant for BBC History Magazine.
In this week's headlines: the British Museum comes under fresh pressure to return its treasures overseas; several Second World War stories and ancient discoveries; plus, a closer look at hung parliaments and war art through history.
British Museum under increasing pressure to return artefacts.
Hitting the headines as we enter April: a look back at April Fools' Days of the past and some historical hoaxes; its a mixed week for historic sites as there are discoveries, re-openings and collapses; plus, women are heralded as the founders of beer and biblical stories take on a new contemporary significance.
Headlines span far and wide across history this week: from Second World War works to Pompeii pastimes. There are discoveries of species, treasure and music; several historical purchases and donations; plus, a helping hand for historians.
Anglo-Saxon treasure to remain in West Midlands as £3 million purchase price is met.
In the news this week: a German WW2 mine in Dorset; ancient artefacts – a sphinx, sarcophagus and Roman coin; plus, some intriguing museum additions, Boston's unsolved art mystery and Jeremy Paxman's Victorian icons.
Second World War German mine is exploded in a Dorset harbour.
20th Century wars make the headlines this week: games, mines, pacts and bunkers; Egyptian pharaohs and Renaissance artists are causing problems; whilst ancient books hit the internet and Bath Abbey faces change.
It’s been a week for memorialisation - monuments unveiled, artefacts returned and donated, and even the Queen is giving history lessons. Meanwhile, there are concerns and makeovers for historic sites, and Britain’s 'official history' comes under fire.
Queen to give President Zuma a ‘history lesson’ in Buckingham Palace.
A summary of this week's historical headlines: Edinburgh Castle, Bosworth Field and Abbey Road hit the news; there's fashion, UFOs and a plane cemetery; whilst disputes surround Alexandre Dumas and the future of our online heritage.
Museum of Liverpool charged a hefty sum for inhibiting view.
This year marks the 1600th anniversary of the end of the Roman empire. To mark the occasion, next month’s edition of BBC History Magazine will investigate the reasons behind the empire's collapse and its legacy in Britain. Until then, we've come up with a few suggestions to get you in the mood.
A glance at the headlines this week: past faces are revealed, named and celebrated, whilst ancient objects become the subject of conflict and concern. Plus, history enters the court room and an ancient tradition returns.
Veterans of the anti-apartheid campaign retrace Mandela’s steps.
Skimming through history in the news this week: rabbits, cockles and elephants feature; there is mention of historical sites on and off Earth; plus, an encyclopaedic blunder and a fight to save history.
USA names a new historical resource site – on the moon.
Fight to save Haitian history as archives become endangered.
Becky Hoskins studied History at the University of Bristol and is the Web Assistant for BBC History Magazine.
English Pre-Raphaelite painter William Holman Hunt died in Kensington, aged 83. His best-known work is his allegorical The Light of the World. The original painting hangs in the chapel of Keble College, Oxford.
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