Discover the shocking treatment of kidnapped Africans transported to the Americas as slaves
People & Politics
Medieval & Renaissance
Spellbound: Magic, Ritual & Witchcraft revels in its mysteries
Spooky af new exhibition Spellbound: Magic, Ritual & Witchcraft is on at the Ashmolean, Oxford from 31 August 2018 to 6 January 2019
People & Politics
10 Infamous Pirates, from Blackbeard to Ching Shih
From the Privateers of the Caribbean to the Pirates of South China Seas, discover 10 of the most infamous swashbucklers and freebooters in history
History of War
Katyn reminds us: “The Soviets were never true allies”
Director Piotr Szkopiak discusses his new film, The Last Witness, and the challenges in bringing one of WWII’s often forgotten tragedies to the big screen
History of War
The Captain 2018 Exclusive Poster & Colour Trailer for Harrowing WW2 Film
Exclusive first look at the colour trailer and poster art for shocking German World War 2 film The Captain, based on the true story of Willi Herold
People & Politics
Mayflower Pilgrims: How 1620 Came to Matter in Revolution and Racism
The Pilgrim Fathers only began to matter with the American Revolution: Discover the political legacy of the Mayflower
History of War
Hurricane film honours the “self-sacrifice” of Poland’s 303 squadron, says director
Director David Blair discusses how his new film Hurricane tells the less familiar story of the Battle of Britain’s Polish fighter aces
Competitions
Win Tickets to the Tank Museum’s Tiger Day X
Win tickets to a real-life Tiger Tank experience day and a three-in-one Airfix model kit
History Of Royals
The Real Macbeth’s Bloody Rise
Discover the true story of the Scottish ‘Red King’ who inspired Shakespeare’s murderous tragedy
Industry & Inventions
From Victorian ‘Mixed Drinks’ To The Prohibition Speakeasy: A History of Cocktails
Whether you prefer a gin and tonic or a pina colada, discover the origins of these spirited concoctions
Competitions
Win IWM The First World War by Professor Gary Sheffield
Professor Sheffield and Imperial War Museums explore every month of the Great War, including in-depth research and first-hand accounts
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?
People & Politics
Iceman Director Felix Randau Q&A: Ötzi’s Origins, Copper Age Killing & Extinct Dialects
Director Felix Randau discusses his Neolithic biopic of Ötzi the Iceman ahead of its release in UK cinemas
People & Politics
Victorian Summer Holidays: Sun, Sea and Segregated Beaches
The rise of the railway brought seaside resorts in reach of the masses — and fresh challenges to maintain Victorian morality
History Of Royals
Marie Antoinette: The Hated Queen that Drove France to Revolution
How the French queen with a passion for fashion, stubbornness and extravagant spending fell from glory to guillotine
Competitions
Win a Haynes Manual tank bundle worth £68
History of War has three high-quality Owners’ Workshop Manuals to give away to one lucky reader
People & Politics
‘Every Major City is At Risk’: Dr Lucy Jones on How Natural Disasters Shake Up History
From Pompeii to Hurricane Katrina, the world-renowned seismologist discusses the earthquakes, floods and volcanic eruptions that have changed the world in her new book
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