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Are You A Victim Of Laptop Sexism?

The answer is yes, even if you dont realise it. From Twitter trolls to (supposedly unisex) apps, Caroline Criado-Perez reports on how misogyny is pervading the net and finding more ways to shut women up.

The Schism of Youth Scouting Programs in America

When the Boy Scouts decided to admit openly gay youths in 2013, a group of dissenting leaders struck out on their own and formed Trail Life USA, an "unapologetically Christian"scouting organization. The schism raised a question: Is there a right way to get kids outdoors?

Saving Nero's Fabled Pleasure Palace

How archaeologists are saving Nero's fabled pleasure palace.

Adding Up the Royal British Riches

 Queen Elizabeths wealth comes from investments, property, pigeons, and stamps. 

The Ideas Of The Year 2015

A guide to the intellectual trends that, for better or worse, are informing our national conversation and shaping our lives.

The Family Feud That Almost Killed Mardi Gras

For decades, New Orleans's legendary Blaine Kern ran the company that makes the grandest Mardi Gras floats. Then it came time for the next generation to take over.

THE FALL OF THE RUSSIAN EMPIRE

How military errors and a failure to modernise helped to bring down the tsars

FEMALE PHYSICIANS OF THE MIDDLE AGES

Determined to make a difference despite the male dominance of the medical world, these pioneering women overcame numerous obstacles in their efforts to aid the infirm

SIEGE OF TOULON

TOULON, FRENCH REPUBLIC SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER 1793

A HISTORY OF FEASTING

Brian Hayden explains the social, political and cultural importance of these grand occasions

"EVERYBODY WANTS TO BE DAVID, NOBODY WANTS TO BE GOLIATH"

Author Terry Deary discusses his career, writing history, the success of Horrible Histories and his new book

“lo Saturnalia!"

What was the 'Roman Christmas\"?

REDISCOVERING THE FORGOTTEN LIVES OF QUEER MEN

We speak to the editor of a groundbreaking new collection that uncovers what life was like for gay men when homosexuality was illegal in Britain

VICTORIAN UNDERWORLD

Discover the gangs that lurked down the dark alleys of 19th century Britain

In the Best Possible Taste

Derek Lamb remembers the wireless wizardry of Kenny Everett

Animal Magic

Hilary Middleton recalls a children's author whose tales are still enjoyed today

BACK IN TIME WITH COLIN BAKER

BoB's very own Time Lord prepares for an alternative to panto, recalls his early reading choices and having his scenes cut from two cutting edge comedies

Marvels in Miniature

Claire Saul learns about the exquisite works on display at a new exhibition being held at a historic Georgian mansion

The Box of Delights

Chris Hallam remembers how his Christmas 40 years ago was lit up by a magical television drama

The Last Post

Michael Foley witnessed the end of an era

A Capital View

Angeline Wilcox celebrates 25 years of the London Eye

REMEMBER, HE'S A WOMBLE

Simon Stabler finds Orinoco in full flow

MERCY MISSION

John Greeves recounts the remarkable exploits of Sunderland flying boat T9114

The Queen of Stage and Screen

Chris Hallam pays tribute to actress Dame Maggie Smith

POSTCARD FROM BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

Bob Barton remembers a ghostly train journey, enjoys some wassailing and fulfils a long-held ambition of attending a lawnmower festival

Other 07

Jonathan Sothcott looks at the seven Sir Roger Moore films that you should have in your collection

The Battersea Bardot

David Barnes remembers the star of Cathy Come Home

Bringing Memories Back to Life

Richard Haines on the importance of making the most of your vintage photographs

POSTCARD FROM KENT

Bob Barton investigates a network of caves, takes a ride on a thriving heritage railway, and marvels at the beauty of the garden of England

Redheads & Rollers

Simon Stabler talks to Crossroads' Tony Adams