THE LEGEND of the Vikings is one that is shrouded in mystery. Their stories and myths have embedded themselves in popular culture, and those are the Vikings we see in films, books and TV shows. But the real Vikings – the Norse seafarers – led an...
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Few civilisations have had such an impact on the modern world as Ancient Greece. It’s the birthplace of democracy, medicine, philosophy, and of course the Olympics, but it was also home to some of the fiercest warriors known to man. In this...
Queen Elizabeth II has reigned for longer than any other British monarch, beating Queen Victoria’s record of 63 years and seven months on the throne in September 2015. Now, as she prepares to celebrate her 90th birthday on 21 April 2016, we take a...
The Second World War will always hold a legendary place in Britain’s history, and indeed the history of the world. Few campaigns within either of the world wars are as well-known and remembered as the Battle of Britain. Immortalised in...
The date is 14 October 1066, and the battle field at Hastings lies bloodied, littered with the remains of Harold II’s ruined army, with Harold himself defeated by an arrow to the eye. William the Conqueror has just earned his now-famous title, and...
The stars of Hollywood’s golden age are famed for their good looks and timeless performances, but it was often what they did off-screen that catapulted them into the headlines. In this digital edition, we lift the curtain on some of history’s...
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin are names known around the world for their part in founding what is arguably the world’s most powerful nation. Despite its relatively short history, the U.S. has seen diverse change, from...
For better or worse, individuals throughout history have changed the world. Leaving lasting legacies that are still remembered to this day, whether it was down to blind ambition, a divine belief, or dedication to a cause, certain men and women have...
Throughout history, monarchs have had a huge impact on the world, whether uniting nations or tearing them apart. Some have inherited great power, while others have fought to take what they saw as rightfully theirs. There have been kings who...
History is an endlessly fascinating topic, but one aspect of it that really grabs me is alternative history, that small question with endless possibilities: What if? So much of the world could be totally changed if pivotal events had gone a...