Historian and author Tom Holland considers the influence of St Paul of the formation of Christianity, the influences on his philosophy and the legacy he left behind
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
The legacy of the Berlin Wall
Iain MacGregor, the author of the new book Checkpoint Charlie and upcoming speaker at the Oxford Literary Festival discusses the impact the Berlin Wall had on the people of Germany and the Cold War as a whole
Midway: Epic turning point of the Pacific war
At 10.20am on the morning of 4 June 1942, the United States was losing the war in the Pacific. At 10.27am, it was winning.
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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
Demon Hunting, Dinners In Graveyards And Other Lost Xmas Traditions
Discover some unique holiday traditions from the past and the present that you might want to give a go!
The Delicious History Of Cake
Dr Alysa Levene of Oxford Brookes University on the development of the popular baked food from the Ancient World to the 20th Century
The perfect gifts for History lovers this Christmas
All About History and History of War magazines present a fantastic range of Christmas gift inspiration – perfect for the armchair general or Tudor court gossip in your life
Lancaster Bombers Over Europe
Russell “Rusty” Waughman DFC, AFC recalls his dramatic experiences flying as a pilot in Bomber Command
Antony Beevor: “Market Garden was a very bad plan, right from the start”
The renowned historian discusses his book about Operation Market Garden and his perspective on the importance of the Second World War
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
The Bird Catcher 2019: Exclusive trailer and artwork for true WWII thriller
A true story of survival in Occupied Norway – August Diehl stars in this WWII drama, released in the UK in cinemas and digital on 4th October
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
Photograph of Peterloo Massacre veterans uncovered
Historian and broadcaster Michael Wood reveals a rare snapshot of survivors from the 1819 massacre
World of Tanks CEO: “It’s like you’re playing chess on steroids”
Wargaming CEO Victor Kislyi and tank expert Richard Cutland discuss how World of Tanks helps restoration efforts around the world
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