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Who knew Mrs. Coolidge had a pet raccoon?

3/5 Michael Sheen plays the founder of the NHS in this fine, if patchy, crowd-pleaser

Abschied (Parting) by Sebastian Haffner (1907-1999) is dominating the bestseller charts in Germany. It has been published posthumously, over 25 years after his death, after the manuscript was found in a drawer.

Anthony Albanese seems to find himself on eggshells whenever the Australian-American relationship comes up.

From historic artefacts and contemporary art to interactive exhibitions, London’s best museums have something for every visitor

COMMENT: The current prime minister would be wise to study Clement Attlee’s post-war premiership, which also started with a landslide election but, mired in economic uncertainty and internal conflict, quickly ran out of steam, says historian Alun Evans

Rachel Reeves, the first female chancellor in British history, appeared to cry in Commons on Tuesday night - which others

WHEN Jeremy Corbyn was two years old, Winston Churchill was elected as prime minister of the United Kingdom for the second time.

History books often show us the polished side of famous people. But the truth is, many historical figures had habits and quirks that would raise eyebrows today. These odd behaviors shaped their lives and sometimes even changed the world. Knowing about these weird sides can make history feel more real…

Sebastian Haffner’s love story set in final days of Weimar Republic published more than nine decades after it was written