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America’s Forgotten Debt: Spanish Support Crucial to Independence
Historian Felipe Fernández-Armesto has underscored Spain’s vital but often neglected support in the American Revolution and highlighted the complex historical context behind the Declaration of…
Medieval manuscript fragments reveal Guernsey reading habits
Seventeen medieval manuscript fragments from the 12th to 15th centuries were discovered in Guernsey, revealing a wide range of secular and religious texts that highlight…
Kindertransport woman marks 100th birthday by returning to Vienna station
Gabriele Keenaghan, a Kindertransport survivor, celebrated her 100th birthday by revisiting Vienna’s Westbahnhof station, where she last saw her grandmother before escaping Nazi Austria in…
Lucky Strikes and Eunuchs: The Life of China’s Last Emperor
Puyi, the last emperor of China, experienced a turbulent life marked by his brief reign, expulsion from the Forbidden City, and later role as a…
The Tudors with Rob Rinder and Ruth Goodman
In May 1588, England braced for the arrival of the Spanish Armada, mobilizing both the royal navy and private ships to defend against the impending…
The Great Wall of China with Dan Snow
Historian Dan Snow has released a documentary exploring the construction, purpose, and historical context of the Great Wall of China, including debunking the myth that…
Study reveals anti-Japan role of leading Korean
New research presented in Seoul identifies Sin Kyu-sik as a key architect of Korea’s provisional government in exile and a central leader in the independence…
British historians discuss Second World War facts
Historians Al Murray and James Holland compared World War II-era grenades and discussed wartime rumors about Adolf Hitler while highlighting concerns over current UK military…
My conversations with a Nazi war criminal
Kazimierz Moczarski shared a prison cell with Nazi war criminal Jürgen Stroop in 1949, documenting Stroop’s firsthand accounts of his role in the Holocaust and…
Agrippa’s story: Betrayal, bloodshed and rivalry in Rome
A new historical novel presents the life of Marcus Agrippa through his own memoirs, highlighting his pragmatic role in the chaotic final years of the…
It’s 1066 and All That (Now With Added Viking Violence)
Erin Goeres, a scholar of Scandinavian studies, presents a new interpretation of the events surrounding the Norman Conquest that highlights the interconnected political and cultural…
When the Spanish Tried to Invade Britain
In 1588, King Philip II of Spain assembled the Spanish Armada to invade England in response to rising tensions after the execution of Mary, Queen…
Thomas Cochrane: The greatest hero of the Romantic era
Thomas Cochrane was a pioneering naval commander and political radical whose innovative tactics during the Napoleonic Wars and leadership in South American independence significantly shaped…
A House Through Time Shows Overcrowding and Prison Work Risks
A historic home in Calton Hill, Edinburgh, was divided into multiple-occupancy units around 1900, reflecting widespread overcrowding due to economic hardship. Historian David Olusoga highlights…
Four Knights Who Murdered Thomas Becket
Four knights loyal to King Henry II murdered Archbishop Thomas Becket inside Canterbury Cathedral in 1170, an act orchestrated with the help of Ranulf de…
The Wreck of the Slovenian: A Century-Old River Boat Revealed
The wreck of the century-old riverboat Slovenian has recently become more visible along a riverbank, attracting attention from local residents and historians. This exposure provides…
Elizabeth Barton: The Holy Maid of Kent and Henry VIII’s Opposition
Elizabeth Barton, known as the "Holy Maid of Kent," was executed for high treason in 1534 after publicly opposing King Henry VIII's plans to marry…
TE Lawrence’s Letter Reveals Frustration at Travel Ban
A 1932 letter from T.E. Lawrence reveals his frustration over widespread travel bans stemming from espionage allegations that restricted his movements in countries tied to…
Charles I’s Treasure Ship ‘Located After 400 Years’
A community group has likely located the wreck of King Charles I’s treasure ship, the Blessing of Burntisland, off the coast of Scotland after 30…
History and Evolution of Shoes
Footwear has evolved over thousands of years from simple animal-skin coverings to complex designs reflecting cultural, social, and technological changes. This long history highlights shoes…
A WWII-era Nazi hideout is standing in the way of Berlin’s housing plans
Berlin has approved plans to build apartments on a site containing one of the last intact Nazi-era bunkers near Hitler’s former New Reich Chancellery, despite…
The Georgians With Rob Rinder & Ruth Goodman
Barrister Rob Rinder and historian Ruth Goodman explore British society during the Georgian era in the latest episode of their historical documentary series, focusing on…
The Georgians with Rob Rinder & Ruth Goodman
A new documentary presented by Rob Rinder and Ruth Goodman revisits King George IV’s 1821 coronation, emphasizing its extraordinary luxury and the political tensions surrounding…
A House Through Time Reveals Lives of Victorian Residents
A historic house on Calton Hill in Edinburgh has revealed new details about its Victorian-era residents, including a bagpipe maker, a photographer, and a brothel…
The Origins and Evolution of Archival Documentary Films in the 1930s
In the early 1930s, filmmakers pioneered the archival documentary by creating feature-length films from existing footage to document historical events, exemplified by Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr.'s…
Vasily Grossman’s Wartime Reporting and Literary Legacy
Vasily Grossman, a novelist turned Red Army war correspondent, reported extensively from the Eastern Front during World War II, chronicling major battles and the Holocaust…
Titanic's Charles Lightoller Heroic Career Recalled
Charles Lightoller, the most senior officer to survive the Titanic disaster, had a distinguished maritime career marked by multiple shipwrecks, wartime service, and a heroic…
THE BIG STAND-OFF: OCTOBER 1961
In October 1961, U.S. and Soviet tanks faced off at the Berlin Wall in a tense standoff that nearly triggered military conflict. The crisis was…
How a pope’s grudge gave William blessing to conquer
New research by historian Tom Licence suggests that Pope Alexander II's support for William the Conqueror's 1066 invasion of England was influenced by a papal…
Wreck of warship ‘cut in two’ by collision found off Isle of Wight
Divers from ProjectXplore have located the wreck of HMS Tiger, a Royal Navy destroyer that sank off the Isle of Wight in 1908 after a…