His may be the greatest story ever told, but how do historians sort fact from fiction when it comes to Jesus?

British women in India
Author Katie Hickman discusses the pioneer women who headed east rather than west to seek their freedom, fortune or simply new lives

Lesser-known Lore of Werewolves
Every culture adds their own new piece to the werewolf legend, but what elements haven’t quite caught on with the rest of the world?

Beer’s Greatest Supporters Through History
Four men who helped to champion the evolution of beer or otherwise threw their historic weight behind the brew

What If Charles I had won the English Civil War?
Experts discuss the repercussions had the crown defeated parliament for the future of English rule

The Road To Rebuilding Britain
World War II tore homes and families apart, but Britain would rise stronger than ever

10 Marvellous Medics
Meet ten men and women who had a lasting impact on medicine in the medieval world

Australia’s First Penal Colony
How punitive criminal sentences, a gruelling journey and years of backbreaking labour forged the modern-day land down under

Bluffer’s Guide To The Knights Templar
An easy primer to one of the Crusade’s most famous orders

What Were The Different Types Of Gladiator?
Discover eight different classes of deadly fighters

Top 5 Facts About Isabella of Castile
Unifying force of Spain and defender of the Catholic faith

Mussolini Vs The Mafia
The Italian dictator declared war on the Sicilian Cosa Nostra, but its suppression at home led inexorably to its rise in America

Tower Of London’s 5 Most Famous Inmates
Some of the most powerful and intriguing figures in history have been imprisoned in the Tower

5 Secrets Of Mayan Medicine
The surprisingly sophisticated practices of Mayan medicine men

The Birth Of Hollywood
How four penniless Jewish immigrant siblings changed the face of entertainment forever and wrote their own fairy tale

Top 5 Facts About Archimedes
A quick guide to the philosopher and mathematician

“By jove, we actually did it” – What It Was Like Landing A Man On The Moon
Computer engineer Jack Garman reflects on his time at NASA, his work on the computer systems of Apollo 11 and what it was like to help put people on the moon

Mary Fulbrook On The Fight For Justice For Victims Of The Nazis
The award-winning author discusses her book, Reckonings, and how many have still not been held accountable for their crimes under the Third Reich

England’s Last Duel
For centuries, duelling was a gentleman’s right to keep their honour, before the practice was made unlawful. However, there was still time for one last duel in England…

What Were The Witch Hunts?
The witch-hunters of early modern Europe and America saw thousands tortured and sentenced to death, but what was a witch-hunt and why did this notorious practice happen?

The Myths Of Robin Hood
Hero, archer, lover, poacher, murderer, thief, vagabond… The story of Robin Hood has taken many forms through the ages, but is there any truth in the legend?

10 Most Murderous Kings In History: Part 2
Our bone-chilling countdown of the deadliest monarchs continues

Top 5 Facts About Nikola Tesla
A quick look at one of the 20th century’s greatest minds

10 Most Murderous Kings In History: Part 1
A blood-curdling countdown of history’s deadliest monarchs