The Challenges Facing Venice: A City at Risk of Sinking and Flooding
With a rich history spanning 1,500 years, Venice is now grappling with severe flooding and subsidence, raising concerns about its future.
Editorial Staff Apr 25
History
Latest History stories from Heritage.
Reflecting on Chernobyl: Understanding the Unfathomable Tragedy
The Chernobyl disaster, now 40 years in the past, remains a pivotal event that challenges our understanding of catastrophic events and their long-lasting impacts.
Editorial Staff Apr 23
Lizards Thrive in Unseasonably Warm March in Los Angeles
March's unprecedented heat in Los Angeles marked the warmest month on record in U.S. history, prompting early blooms and animal activity, particularly among local lizards.
Editorial Staff Apr 23
Rayan Makes History on International Duty
Rayan has reached a significant milestone while playing for his national team, marking an important achievement in his career.
Editorial Staff Apr 23
Understanding Civilization Collapse: Patterns and Symptoms
An exploration of the factors contributing to the rise and fall of civilizations reveals critical symptoms such as wealth disparity and societal distrust.
Editorial Staff Apr 22
Insights from Historical Financial Crises
Exploring the lessons learned from past financial crises, including Babylonian debt defaults and the S&L scandal's connection to the 2008 crisis.
Editorial Staff Apr 22
Extensive Archive of Olympiad Math Problems Made Public
A new initiative has made a vast collection of challenging math problems from the International Mathematical Olympiad available to the public, aiming to support math education worldwide.
Editorial Staff Apr 20
Ancient Dice Discovery Sheds Light on 12,000 Years of Human Play
The recent discovery of 12,000-year-old dice offers a rare glimpse into the playful nature of early humans, a facet of history that often leaves little trace.
Editorial Staff Apr 19
'Breaking records, smashing ceilings' - Will Red Roses make more history at Six Nations?
Strategic angle: England's Sadia Kabeya and Marlie Packer speak about whether they can become the first England team to back up a World Cup with Six Nations triumph. Watch ‘England, Meet England’, co-created with O2, on ITV April 9
Editorial Staff Apr 7
AP says it will offer buyouts as part of pivot away from newspaper-focused history - AP News
Strategic angle: AP says it will offer buyouts as part of pivot away from newspaper-focused history AP News
Editorial Staff Apr 6
Briefing: If You've Never Heard Of Mr. Bendo And The Muffler Men, Settle In For Some History
Strategic angle: What do Mr. Bendo, the other Muffler Men, and numerous giant Paul Bunyan figures around the U.S. have in common? They all have a common parent from the 1960s.
Editorial Staff Apr 6
Briefing: Anthony calls Red Sox's 2-7 start 'unacceptable'
Strategic angle: The Boston Red Sox fell to a major league-worst 2-7 on Sunday, tying the worst start through nine games in the franchise's long history.
Editorial Staff Apr 6
Briefing: McIlroy's Masters masterpiece: How Rory made major history at Augusta
Strategic angle: Rory McIlroy finally conquers his major drought with a stunning performance at The Masters.
Editorial Staff Apr 5
Briefing: AO3 is finally out of beta after 17 years
Strategic angle: Archive of Our Own officially exits beta, marking a significant milestone for the fanfiction platform.
Editorial Staff Apr 2
Briefing: There's A Dodge Stratus R/T Jump Scare At The New York Auto Show
Strategic angle: Stellantis showcases the Dodge Stratus R/T as part of its historical display at the New York Auto Show.
Editorial Staff Apr 1
Briefing: The Earth is rearranging history
Strategic angle: Deep below the surface of Murujuga, soil expands and contracts from the passage of water, revealing ancient Aboriginal artifacts.
Editorial Staff Mar 31
Briefing: From hiding in B&Q to undisputed history - the rise of Scotney
Strategic angle: Ellie Scotney is on the edge of history. If she wins her next fight she will become Britain’s youngest ever undisputed world champion of the four-belt era, male or female.
Editorial Staff Mar 29
Briefing: 📸 LeBron to Bronny: Father-son assist makes history
Strategic angle: The father-son duo etched their names in the history books after the elder James found his son for a 3-pointer.
Editorial Staff Mar 29
Briefing: War returns to southern Lebanon: 'Southern people have endured so many sacrifices'
Strategic angle: Hassan Ayoub and Mohamed Fakih reflect on the history of their marginalized region scarred by conflict.
Editorial Staff Mar 29
Briefing: Protesters rally in London to counter rise of British far right
Strategic angle: Organized by hundreds of groups, the Together Alliance event was billed as the biggest march in UK history to counter the far right.
Editorial Staff Mar 28