How four penniless Jewish immigrant siblings changed the face of entertainment forever and wrote their own fairy tale
People & Politics
Ancient Civilisations
Top 5 Facts About Archimedes
A quick guide to the philosopher and mathematician
History of War
Discover Buzz Aldrin’s Korean War origins
The legendary Apollo 11 astronaut is also a decorated jet fighter pilot who shot down enemy aircraft in 1953
History of War
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Heavy metal meets hardcore history
Swedish band Sabaton discuss the extensive historical research that went into their new single ‘Fields of Verdun’
People & Politics
“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
People & Politics
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
People & Politics
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…
People & Politics
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?
People & Politics
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?
News
See A Restored Panther Tank In Action At The Tank Museum!
The world’s largest tank museum is welcoming one of Germany’s most famous tanks to this year’s TANKFEST
History of War
Woody Johnson on WWII and the “Special Relationship”
The US Ambassador to the United Kingdom discusses the impact of the Normandy campaign on Anglo-American relations
History Of Royals
10 Most Murderous Kings In History: Part 2
Our bone-chilling countdown of the deadliest monarchs continues
Competitions
Your chance to become Historic Photographer of the Year 2019
Trip Historic’s annual photography competition is now open, looking for incredible shots of the world’s greatest historic sites
Industry & Inventions
Top 5 Facts About Nikola Tesla
A quick look at one of the 20th century’s greatest minds
History Of Royals
10 Most Murderous Kings In History: Part 1
A blood-curdling countdown of history’s deadliest monarchs
Competitions
Win an Airfix Sea Vixen model kit worth over £44
The Royal Navy’s distinctive twin-boom jet fighter saw operations in several ‘brush fire wars’ of the 1950s and 1960s
Ancient Civilisations
The Life Of An Ancient Egyptian Priest Explained
What exactly did these servants of the gods do to honour their deities and serve the people?
Competitions
Win! The Kid On Blu-ray
3 copies of new western about Billy the Kid and Pat Garrett starring Ethan Hawke and Dane DeHaan up for grabs
History of War
D-Day: How the Omaha beach landing worked
Breaking down the toughest landing as the US forces faced embedded Nazi defences, mines, turrets, barbed wire and more
History of War
D-Day’s forgotten Greeks
On 6 June, soldiers from 13 different Allied countries took part in the amphibious landings in Normandy – among them, brave exiled forces from the Mediterranean
People & Politics
Chernobyl fire fighter: “We were risking our lives, but just doing a job”
Anatoli Gubariev helped tackle the raging inferno in the aftermath of the 1986 catastrophe and witnessed first-hand the scale of the destruction
Ancient Civilisations
Boudica Vs Rome – An Ancient Battle For Britain
In the single-minded pursuit of vengeance, the warrior queen of the Iceni massacred thousands of Romans and almost caused the empire to abandon Britannia entirely
People & Politics
The Quiet Genius of Maria Anna Mozart
Did Wolfgang’s sister teach him everything that he knew? We explore the life of the extraordinary woman in an incredible family
History of War
History Made Playable – The Accuracy In Total War: Three Kingdoms
Historian and consultant on Total War: Three Kingdoms Rafe de Crespigny talks us through his role on the game