Features: Celebrating voices that deserve the spotlight

This is where stories come alive. Our Features hub highlights the trailblazers, changemakers, unsung heroes, and villains who have left their mark on history, culture, and the community. From global icons to local legends, we showcase individuals whose lives changed history, inspire, challenge, and uplift.

Each profile is more than a biography — it's a celebration of resilience, creativity, and impact. Whether you're discovering a revolutionary thinker, a cultural pioneer, or someone quietly changing the world, these stories remind us that greatness comes in many forms — and every voice matters.

Standing firm in power and pride: Eight Black people who shaped history

The theme for UK Black History Month this year is “standing firm in power and pride”, a fitting lens through which to examine some of the individuals whose lives embodied resilience, …

Captain James Cook: Master navigator and Pacific explorer

James Cook stands as one of history’s most accomplished naval explorers, a man whose three Pacific voyages fundamentally changed European understanding of the world’s largest ocean. Born …

Phyllis Coard: Architect of women’s liberation in revolutionary Grenada

The pioneering woman who transformed gender equality during the Grenada Revolution and paid the ultimate price Phyllis Coard was much more than the “only woman among the Grenada 17” – a …

The history of Nana Yaa Asantewaa: The lion-hearted queen mother

In the chronicles of African resistance against colonial rule, few figures command as much respect and admiration as Nana Yaa Asantewaa. Born around 1840 in the Ashanti Empire of present-day Ghana, …

Chien-Shiung Wu: The First Lady of Physics

Chien-Shiung Wu stands as one of the most influential experimental physicists of the 20th century despite often being overshadowed in popular accounts of scientific history. Her meticulous experiments …

Hedy Lamarr: Hollywood star and revolutionary inventor

In the golden age of Hollywood, Hedy Lamarr captivated audiences with her extraordinary beauty and acting talent. Yet behind the glamorous façade was one of the 20th century’s most unexpected …

Five remarkable women who changed history

Happy Women’s History Month! In this post we are shining a light on five incredible Black women whose achievements have shaped history but often don’t get the recognition they deserve. Watch …

Lise Meitner and the discovery of nuclear fission

Lise Meitner was one of the most significant physicists of the 20th century, a brilliant mind whose crucial contribution to the discovery of nuclear fission was overlooked for decades. Her story is …

Dame Pearlette Louisy: A pillar of leadership and education in Saint Lucia

Dame Calliopa Pearlette Louisy is one of Saint Lucia’s most distinguished figures, having served as the nation’s Governor-General for nearly two decades. Her remarkable journey from humble …

World Book Day: A global celebration of literature and learning

In an age dominated by digital screens and fleeting social media posts, one international celebration continues to champion the timeless power of books. World Book Day, observed annually in the UK and …

Genghis Khan: The making of the Mongol Empire

Genghis Khan, born Temüjin around 1162, endured a brutal childhood that shaped his later actions. After his father was poisoned by rival Tatars when Temüjin was only 9, his clan abandoned his family, …

Don Cornelius: The visionary behind Soul Train and the cultural revolution it inspired

Don Cornelius, the mastermind behind the groundbreaking television show Soul Train, left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry and the cultural landscape of America. From his modest …