The Norse made it to Canada around the year 1000, and used it as a base to explore. The BBC has delved into the "lost history" of the first Europeans to cross the Atlantic.

Visitors may be surprised to discover that "please" doesn't work quite the same way across the Nordic countries – revealing a very different way of thinking about politeness.

On 29 September 1947, the "biggest murder trial in history" began. Seventy years on, the chief prosecutor, Ben Ferencz, told the BBC how he fought to bring 22 killers to justice.

In the five years since the Taliban’s return to power, the walls have been closing in on the women and girls of Afghanistan. A dozen women and girls have, at great risk to their safety, documented the...

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Two BBC journalists go on a quest to find out whose accent is older – and uncover a dramatic history filled with hidden twists and surprises.

Nearly five months on, grief is still raw as a teacher and a mother recall the horror of the attack in Minab.

From improved concentration to higher creativity, dancing offers a range of brain-boosting benefits. And you don't need to spend hours on the dance floor to feel the effects.

Welsh singer and Eurovision entrant’s other hits included Footloose soundtrack smash Holding Out for a Hero

Family members said the author of the landmark comic book memoir ‘died of sadness’ after the death of her husband last year

Iglesias románicas, obras del renacimiento, naturaleza y hasta un canal navegable en una provincia en la que aún es posible alejarse de la masificación

The long read: For tens of thousands of years, these Palaeolithic artworks were unseen. When they were rediscovered, onlookers marvelled at their vivid beauty. One of the world’s leading experts took ...

The top 100 novels of all time published in English, as voted for by authors, critics and academics worldwide. How many have you read?

"Sorry" is one of the UK's most overused and misunderstood words – here's how to decode the politeness minefield.

A booming tech sector has disrupted translation jobs in publishing – but they could be needed for a while longer yet

A British pub may look informal but it runs on strict rules, from invisible queues to round-buying, tipping and last orders.

The time of day you have a meal, how fast you scoff your food and even how much you chew it can affect how many calories you get from it.

Harold may have sailed, not marched, in 1066, reshaping explanations for his defeat in England’s historic battle

From candles that drop metal nails to the knocker uppers of industrial Britain, people devised plenty of cunning ways to ensure a timely wake-up before alarm clocks came along.

The advice you get about talking to chatbots can be truly bizarre, and totally useless. Here's what actually works.

Krupa Padhy uncovers how we really learn foreign languages – in a dual challenge involving both Portuguese and Mandarin.

Runic inscriptions from the Viking Age still turn up in Sweden 1,000 years after they were written – revealing fascinating stories of love, loss and epic battles.

From "Venice of the East" to "lost civilisations", colonial-era travel metaphors still shape how some see non-Western places. But that language deserves a rethink.

Tenían su propia iglesia, la ermita del Cristo de la Cinta, que daba culto a los 450 habitantes que había

Her murder mysteries have captivated audiences for more than a century, but, 50 years after her death, she remains an enigma. A BBC profile from 1955 reveals some of her secrets.

Your body has plenty of ways to cleanse itself. Here's how to help it along.

From Emerald Fennell's divisive Wuthering Heights to Christopher Nolan's anticipated ancient Greek epic, here are BBC critics' picks of the films to see in the year ahead.

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Did the 21st century begin on 1 January 2000? Or was it that blue sky day in September 2001 when the planes hit the twin towers? These images from the last 25 years chronicle modern history in the mak...

Wrapping awkwardly shaped Christmas presents is always a headache, but here's the formula for perfect gift wrap.

The women's rights activist, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023, was arrested by Iranian security services at a memorial, her supporters say.

This update of the 1995 documentary series is utterly authoritative. And its tweak of the Fab Four’s songs is a thing of wonder – their music absolutely thumps!

Was 16th-Century aristocrat Jane Boleyn a treacherous, "sex-mad" spy – or was she a convenient scapegoat? A new historical thriller, Boleyn Traitor, explores her story.

El historiador Fernando Cuevas ofreció una charla en el marco de las jornadas de Cultura Minera, celebradas en Ciaño

AI-inspired word joins ‘biohacking’, ‘Henry’ and ‘broligarchy’ on tech-heavy 2025 list

Visions of matriarchal utopia may be wishful thinking, but there’s growing evidence of women wielding power

In his lifetime, the first king of England was renowned throughout Europe. But over the centuries, he has been sidelined by history.

Some people prefer to shower in the morning, others in the evening. Who is doing it the right way?

The heatwave has led to red alerts being issued in parts of Italy, France, Spain, Portugal and the Balkans.

In August 1964, three civil rights activists were found dead in the Deep South. The public's response provided the impetus for new civil rights legislation in America.

Elizabeth I is the only English queen never to have married. The iconic Tudor monarch's last visit to Kenilworth Castle 450 years ago may hold some clues.

The discovery of the city's first basilica is seen as one of the most significant archaeological finds.

We're told an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but does this humble fruit really have an outsized positive effect on our health?

Thousands attend annual festival at prehistoric structure in Wiltshire to mark the longest day in the northern hemisphere Continue reading...

Research shows longest day is a cue for beeches to launch their growth strategies

Letter also signed by Hanif Kureishi and Russell T Davies urges ceasefire and unrestricted distribution of aid

As Mrs Dalloway turns 100, here’s a guide to the greatest hits of one of the most celebrated British novelists of all time

On the 80th anniversary of the end of the second world war in Europe, survivors, including veterans from both sides, remember what happened