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The North Pole: The History of an Obsession by Erling Kagge review – an adventure that can’t be topped

The Norwegian explorer – who in 1990 became the first to reach 90 degrees north without the help of machine nor beast – journeys into the past to uncover the myths, politics and pure joy of the northernmost point on Earth

The Guardian - UK

The story of rum is the easiest way to understand the dark essence of the human condition

Rum was never just a drink, says Douglas Blyde. It was a crude, caustic, and brutally efficient solution

Evening Standard

Deathwatch Beetle Threat To Celebrated British Warship

HMS Victory has survived the cannonballs of Napoleon's navy, being rammed by another warship, a World War II bomb, even UK navy plans to scrap her.

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OPINION - John Darlington on London Monuments: the tangled history of Marble Arch

London possesses at least nine monuments celebrating the lives of two of the country’s military heroes: Arthur Wellesley, the Duke of Wellington, and Horatio Nelson, Vice Admiral, and fleet commander. Nelson, of course, has prime position on his column overlooking the square named after his famous victory in 1805, while…

Evening Standard

Blondie were on the first cover of which magazine in 1978? The Saturday quiz

From the Ark to Bondye the creator god, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz

The Guardian - UK

Exploring The Legacy Of 10 Legendary Military Leaders

Explore the legacies of ten legendary military leaders, from Alexander the Great to George Washington.

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The week in theatre: Great Expectations; Infamous; That Face – review

Pip becomes Pipli in Tanika Gupta’s colonial Indian take on Dickens; Caroline Quentin and daughter are a dream team in April De Angelis’s Emma Hamilton romp; and Polly Stenham’s 2007 debut hits home in a devastating revival

The Guardian - UK

New details emerge on plans for Ukrainian makeover of historic city statue

Nelson's Monument in Exchange Flags is to look different during Eurovision

Liverpool Echo

Historic city centre sculpture to reflect ongoing Ukrainian conflict

The installation will be redressed during the Eurovision celebrations

Liverpool Echo

Marriage certificate signed by Lord Nelson fetches £20,000 at auction

He and his mistress Lady Emma Hamilton signed the document in 1799, at a wedding held on board his ship HMS Foudroyant.

The Independent UK

Marriage certificate signed by Lord Nelson to be sold at auction

He and his mistress Lady Emma Hamilton signed the document in 1799, at a wedding held on board his ship HMS Foudroyant.

The Independent UK

British warship is 166 years old and haunted by demonic spirits, ghost hunters fear

HMS Warrior was the pride of Queen Victoria's Royal Navy in the 19th century, but today it plays host to weddings and parties. One ghost hunter, however, thinks something more sinister lies beneath its decks

Daily Mirror

Downing Street’s famous pets from Larry the Cat to Rishi Sunak’s dog Nova

Many cats and dogs have called the famous Westminster street home over the years

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Trafalgar Night 2024: What is event and how is it being marked in London?

Trafalgar Day is a day of remembrance, which takes place each year on October 21

The Independent UK

Intimate letters written by Lord Nelson go on display to mark Trafalgar Day

The rare collection at the National Museum of the Royal Navy in Portsmouth includes notes to his lover Emma Hamilton.

Evening Standard

London’s weirdest pub names and the stories behind them

From the Pregnant Man to the the Wrong ‘Un, Sam Cullen and James Potts explain what’s in a name

The Independent UK

Antique inkstand which witnessed seminal European events goes on display

It belonged to Viscount Castlereagh, a former foreign secretary, who negotiated with the heads of Europe following the Napoleonic wars.

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How all Liverpool's 43 docks got their names

Some are named after royalty, factories and famous battles

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