Discover the true story of the Scottish ‘Red King’ who inspired Shakespeare’s murderous tragedy
Medieval & Renaissance
Alchemist’s Gold & Eternal Life: The Secrets of Medieval Alchemy
Medieval alchemists tried to find the ancient recipe for making gold and achieving immortality. None succeeded, yet modern science owes much to their techniques…
People & Politics
Blackbeard: King of the Pirates
Blackbeard was a pirate feared all over, but how much truth to his legend was there?
History of War
Knightfall: Tom Cullen, Pádraic Delaney and Simon Merrells on the Knights Templar drama
Pádraic Delaney, Tom Cullen and Simon Merrells reveal what to expect from HISTORY’s new Crusades period drama
History Of Royals
Tamerlane’s Reign of Terror
The ‘Scourge of Allah’ wrought death and destruction across the Islamic world, but did he totally deserve his bloodthirsty reputation?
News
Why ‘Hamilton’ Doesn’t Live Up to the Hype
The American Revolution musical Hamilton is praised everywhere you look, but does it deserve such universal acclaim?
Ancient Civilisations
The Oracle of Delphi: How the Ancient Greeks Relied on One Woman’s Divine Visions
Discover the secrets of the Pythia, the sisterhood of seers who advised Ancient Greek kings for almost a thousand years
People & Politics
Scream Queens: The Women Who Pioneered Gothic Literature
As it’s 200 years since Frankenstein was first published, we count down the female writers who broke the 18th and 19th century glass ceiling
Medieval & Renaissance
The Witchfinder General: Q&A with Professor Malcolm Gaskill
With over 300 victims and counting, we spoke to Professor Malcolm Gaskill to uncover the truth about Matthew Hopkins – England’s self-appointed Witchfinder General
People & Politics
Frida Kahlo: Making Her Self Up exhibition wows at the V&A
The V&A’s blockbuster exhibition on the controversial Mexican artist Frida Kahlo opens on 16 June. The All About History team got an exclusive preview of the exciting event
History Of Royals
Wyatt’s Rebellion: The Plot to Overthrow Bloody Mary
The 1554 revolt against Mary I that almost ended in the beheading of her implicated sister, the future Elizabeth I
History Of Royals
The Fairytale Royal Wedding of Grace Kelly
Before Meghan and Harry, there was Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier. Discover how Hollywood royalty won the hearts and minds of Monaco
History of War
See Napoleon’s Grande Armée Fighting Elite in Full Colour
Artist Marina Amaral brings Napoleon unstoppable army back to life and discusses their stories.