We speak to bestselling author, historian and broadcaster Kate Williams about her new book, Rival Queens: The Betrayal of Mary, Queen of Scots, and the need for a new, modern perspective Firstly, could you sum up for our readers what … Continued
Normandy veteran David Teacher MBE recalls his part in the 1944 invasion, almost 75 years ago
From the Spanish Habsburgs to Queen Victoria’s grandchildren, how centuries of inbreeding and genetic mutation led Europe’s royal families to ruin
1,000 years ago, a young Viking warrior became King of England. No one at the time can have expected how remarkable his reign would be…
A new documentary follows the gripping hunt for Oskar Gröning, who was complicit in the murder of 300,000 Jews
From catching criminals to improving prison conditions, these heroes transformed crime and punishment forever
Both a pioneer of the Computer Age and the daughter of Lord Byron, the world’s first computer programmer was a complex character
Discover the the daughters of Freyja, their relationship with religion and their devotion to one Norse goddess in particular
Follow the footsteps of some of history’s most influential adventurers who travelled by land, sea and air
Author, lecturer and Walter Raleigh expert Anna Beer discusses her interest in the famed explorer and why she thinks he fell from favour so fast
The renowned historians discusses their popular history podcast and upcoming live show for the FT Weekend Oxford Literary Festival
History of War subscribers have the exclusive chance to win this fantastic bundle of manuals from renowned publisher Haynes
The who, what and where of one of histories most infamous assassinations
We speak with Yossef Rapoport about his work on a new book exploring early Islamic map-making, exploration and discovery
From experiments to inquisition, discover the Renaissance scientist’s iconic clash with the pope and how he proved that the Earth goes around the Sun
The capital of Africa’s Benin Empire astonished Europeans with its beauty, so why is there nothing left?
How soldier-statesman John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, set an example of excellence and British military might that inspired his most famous descendant of all — Winston Churchill
The eldest son of Edward III was a renowned military commander, with reputation for chivalry – but this masked a sick taste for destruction and ultra violence
Eleanor Herman discusses how poisoning, both intentional and accidental, has played a massive role in the lives of European royal houses through the centuries
Your chance to win a quality die-cast model, complete with markings of the RAF’s iconic No.74 ‘Tiger’ Squadron
Meet history’s most stylish figures, from fashion’s regal tastemakers to the style subversives that broke the mould
A staggering 160 events including authors, writers, historians, artists & more are set to make this year’s festival the best yet
North Africa veteran Alf Jackson recalls how he chanced upon the Desert Fox’s camp and even found a mysterious Kriegsmarine artefact
Fearless British foe, restless moderniser and religious tyrant? Professor Janaki Nair uncovers the dramatic life and afterlife of Tipu Sultan
