One of the strangest VE Day facts is that the former Princess Elizabeth was partying with everyone else in London. She wore ...

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In this guest article, investigative historian, author and journalist Tony McMahon explores some of the more eccentric ...

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The tomb of King Thutmose II has been found, but what does this achievement mean? Is it an archaeological breakthrough of Tutankhamun proportions?

Widely regarded as the biggest dog show in the world, Crufts has a complex past and an even more contentious present.

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They flattened forests, left massive craters and even killed the dinosaurs. Learn all about Earth’s hugest asteroid strikes.

Secrets of the Lost Liners dives deep into the history of ocean liners, tracing their design, service, and – in these cases - demise. Beyond exploring the intricacies of liner design and complexity, ...

On this occasion, it was the Allies who foiled the plot ...

‘In wartime, truth is so precious that she should always be attended by a bodyguard of lies.’ The Allies had hoped their decoy plans might buy them two weeks, seven was unthinkable.

In this brand-new season, Secrets in the Ice will delve into the profound mysteries revealed by our planet's melting ice. As climate change accelerates, these icy remnants offer astonishing glimpses ...