An open-air museum says it would like to consider adding a Victorian pub, earmarked for demolition, to its collection.

The opening of a vast glasshouse development in Kent is delayed by hundreds of archaeological discoveries.

The often strange filming locations used in Doctor Who are revisited by an expert on the Time Lord for a new book.

A new film version of Brideshead Revisited is about to have its premiere, but why are we so taken with a story about a troubled aristocratic family?

The success of F1's first night race will change the sport's future

Commuting by train brings us together in a very down to earth way - something flying and all its associated queues and security cannot do, says Lisa Jardine.

Landowners are offered cash support to halt the decline of woodland bird species in the North East of England.

Tearful mourners reflect on the Palestinian identity at the funeral in Ramallah of celebrated poet Mahmoud Darwish.

Potted biographies and video clips of the 12 nominees for this year's Mercury Prize

Archaeologists are working at the historic abbey and site where famous Scottish kings were crowned.

Residents living by some of the world's most expensive beach huts say a large new chalet is spoiling the "iconic" row of huts.

Charles Wheeler was a scrupulous reporter who tirelessly pursued the truth. But on one occasion, a story that seemed far-fetched turned out to be true after all, says Lisa Jardine.

A Lancashire museum and art gallery starts an appeal with the National Portrait Gallery to buy a painting of one of Preston's most famous sons.

Whether it's the reborn Wispa, the re-re-branded Opal Fruits or the return of the Texan, confectionery giants try to capitalise on our nostalgic yearnings. Why are adults so fascinated by the sweets of the past?

Capturing the sounds of a prehistoric Ireland presented a challenge to Blueprint's radio team.

BBC environment correspondent David Shukman reports on the plastic peril facing wildlife on the remote island of Midway.

An album featuring previously unseen photographs of Adolf Hitler is to be auctioned off.

A 94-year-old man is reunited with an oil painting of his mother which was confiscated by the Nazis in 1942.

The redesigned BBC homepage has a taste of the past on it - a clock which for certain users will take them back to a less complicated world.

An art exhibition documenting life in the North Sea oil and gas industry is being held in Orkney.