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£4.3 Million Norman-Era Silver Coin Hoard Acquired for British Nation

A trove of 2,584 Norman-era silver pennies, valued at £4.3 million, has been acquired for the nation, marking the most significant treasure discovery in British

15 Sept 20262:37 pm

Politics15 Sept 2026 · 2:37 pm2:37 pm

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Enslavement in Britain Was State-Backed, Supported by Forerunners of Conservative and Lib Dem Parties

A new register reveals that enslavement was a state-backed operation in Britain, supported by both Tory and Whig MPs, the forerunners of today's Conservative an

14 Sept 202612:43 pm

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Register of British Slave Traders Reveals Nation's Deep Role in 18th-Century Trafficking

A new register of British slave traders reveals the deep integration of African trafficking into Britain's 18th-century politics, economy, institutions, and cul

15 Jul 20269:16 am

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Juliet Gardiner, Historian and Author of Major Works on Wartime Britain, Dies at 82

Juliet Gardiner, a distinguished historian and author, has passed away at 82. She was renowned for her three major works on mid-20th-century Britain, including

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£4.3 Million Norman-Era Silver Coin Hoard Acquired for British Nation

Enslavement in Britain Was State-Backed, Supported by Forerunners of Conservative and Lib Dem Parties

Register of British Slave Traders Reveals Nation's Deep Role in 18th-Century Trafficking

Juliet Gardiner, Historian and Author of Major Works on Wartime Britain, Dies at 82

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