In 1943 Frank Griffiths crash landed in France, escaped to Switzerland then then made the long journey home – back through occupied territory… The six years of war between 1939 and 1945 are full of stories of horror, cruelty and … Continued
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Author Roman Krznaric talks using the past to inspire us in the present.
Britain’s Home Front explores life in Blitz Britain and how the nation came together
Weird History of the Victorians opens up the lesser-explored sides of the 19th century
Plus the history of flight, the woman who inspired the Taj Mahal, strange inventions of great minds and much more!
Two powerhouse historians join forces for a new analysis of the Korean War
Allied aerial mining caused carnage among axis surface vessels and submarines, but this vital contribution has been largely forgotten
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Historian Andrew Wiest on the history of the US National Guard, how it has changed over the centuries and how it adapted to 21st century warfare
Author Lucy Noakes explain to us what the experience of VE Day itself was like for the general British population
Author Geraint Jones explains to us how troops on the front line celebrated victory in Europe
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Ahead of his appearance at HistFest at the British Library, Luke Pepera spoke to us about the many civilisations and societies that make up the fascinating history of Africa.
Plus the rise and fall of Indira Gandhi, what if the Princes in the Tower had not disappeared, Jesse James’ life of crime and much more!
A book that challenges the view that there’s nothing new to say about WWII Subscribe to History of War now for amazing savings! Photo Credit: Alamy Author Paul Thomas Chamberlin | Price £30 Pre-Order on Amazon | Released 8 May 2025Reviewer John Beales Written in … Continued
Uncover the possibilities of British history, from the Romans to WWII, in this new history special
Tim Grady uncovers the overlooked story of those who cared for the dead in two world wars Subscribe to History of War now for amazing savings! Photo Credit: Getty Author Tim Grady | Price £22.50 on Amazon | Released Out nowReviewer: Nick Soldinger In this … Continued
From great myths to holy relics, unlock the more mysterious side of Europe
Al Murray and James Holland’s first literary collaboration, marking the 80th anniversary of the Second World War’s conclusion, showcases the best of popular history. I
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Explore the mysterious world of Japanese legends and where they came from
How different could the world be if certain battles or wars went just a little differently?
Plus origins of Kabuki, the history of New York, evolution of archaeology and much more!
