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One of the world’s oldest whiskies up for auction after being found in castle

The Scotch is believed to have been distilled in 1833 and may have been sampled by a young Queen Victoria.

The Independent UK

Where do the items in the British Museum come from?

The British Museum houses a collection of about eight million historical and cultural artefacts from around the world.

Al Jazeera

Five bizarre historic leisure activities to try with friends – from gurning to stereoscopy

Leisure activities flourished in 19th-century Britain, as legislation was passed limiting the length of the working day and working week, giving people more free time. If you’re struggling to know how to spend your own free time this summer, take a leaf out of the Victorians’ book with these strangely…

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The fun tradition that marks the end of The Royal Family’s summer stay at Balmoral

This year will mark the first family trip to Scotland without the Queen

GoodToKnow

Hot tubs, cycling and cosy cabins: a woodland stay south of Calais

Chic boltholes set amid towering pines make a relaxing base for families to explore wild beaches, chateaux and Boulogne’s fishy attractions

The Guardian - UK

17 adorable chicks hatch at London Zoo

Five of the chicks are Socorro dove chicks, an extinct in the wild species

Evening Standard

Buckingham Palace with Alexander Armstrong: release date, secrets, episode guide and everything we know

Buckingham Palace with Alexander Armstrong on Channel 5 spills secrets about the royal residence's scandalous history.

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The Empress review – resonant survival tales of Victorian Britain

Tanika Gupta’s historical drama has only got more relevant since 2013, but there’s an awful lot of migration stories to get through in three hours

The Guardian - UK

'Balmoral Castle in Edinburgh'? Facts all wrong as US firm sells Scottish fantasy

IF you’re trying to sell Scotland as a “playground” to a gaggle of billionaires, it might help to get your facts in order ...

The National (Scotland)

Star Wars inspired 'assassin' confided in AI girlfriend over crossbow plot to kill Queen

The late Queen was at home in Windsor Castle on Christmas Day when Jaswant Singh Chail scaled a wall with a nylon rope ladder and a loaded crossbow. He told police “I’m here to kill the Queen"

Daily Mirror

Modest at the Kiln Theatre review: ribald cabaret energy but not much subtlety

This show about Victorian painter Elizabeth Thompson is a jumble of artistic conceits

Evening Standard

Miriam Margolyes says Queen Elizabeth rolled her eyes at her when they met in hilariously awkward moment

Miriam Margolyes met Queen Elizabeth during an event in Buckingham Palace and the pair shared a rather uncomfortable exchange

Woman & Home

Five bedrooms, two orangeries and a yoga studio: Inside Frogmore Cottage, Harry and Meghan’s former royal residence

Sir Michael Stevens, Keeper of the Privy Purse, confirmed that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have vacated the property gifted to them by the late Queen Elizabeth II

The Independent UK

Royal baby names - our top 12 favourites in order and why

Royal baby name reveals are always highly anticipated. Here are our top 12 of all time, and wait until you find out their meanings!

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The Independent UK

Late Queen’s favourite page tasked with sorting through her diaries and letters

Paul Whybrew is part of team working to decide what will be archived and what will remain confidential.

Manchester Evening News

We tried Victoria sponges from every supermarket and picking the winner was a piece of cake

It's the ideal cake for the summer months, but which is the tastiest one for your table?

The Guardian - UK

Past senses: English Heritage signs point out historic sites’ sounds and smells

Playful takes on cautionary Ministry of Works signs encourage visitors to have a sensory experience

The Independent UK

Looking back on the last time a senior British royal testified in court — in the 19th century

When Prince Harry entered the witness box in his lawsuit against the publisher of the Daily Mirror, he became the first senior member of the royal family to testify in court since the late 19th century

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Daily Record

Harry and Meghan 'cruelty' towards Queen made final days painful, close friend says

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been blasted for the 'incredibly hurtful' attacks on the royal family in the final days of the late Queen Elizabeth's reign.

The Guardian - UK

Breakfasting with the stars: how the famous got their day going

For Marilyn Monroe it was eggs in a glass of milk, for Muhammad Ali it was steak… Rebecca Seal reveals what seven great figures from history had for breakfast - and how you can make it for yourself

Liverpool Echo

Queen Victoria Cunard ship arrives at Pier Head for special event

People gathered to catch the moment on their mobile phones

ABC News

The 19th century 'psychonauts' who pioneered experimental drug use for scientific research

These 19th century doctors and scientists experimented with drugs such as hashish, cocaine and chloroform. For some, it led to trouble. For others, it resulted in remarkable discoveries.

The Conversation

Kenya at 60: how the British used street names to show colonial power

Place names, along with other urban symbols, were used as a tool of control over space in many African countries during the colonial period. This strategy was epitomised by the British, who applied it in Nairobi and other parts of Kenya from the late 1800s.

The Independent UK

Rare pardon granted by Queen Victoria to Irish rebels set to be auctioned

A host of other historical items, including the PSNI peaked cap worn by former chief constable Ronnie Flanagan, is also to be sold.

The Guardian - UK

Charles, show us you’re truly a modern king and return the remains of the stolen prince

There can be no more excuses for refusing to return Alemayehu to his native Ethiopia

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