Blackpool is famous for its light display, roller coasters and tower. How did these attractions help to cement the seaside ...

As the last ruler of Egypt’s Ptolemaic dynasty and one of history’s most powerful and politically brilliant queens, she brought the mighty Rome under her spell. But on the flip-side Cleopatra did also ...

Uncover the secret WWII codebreaking sites (and the quiet geniuses) who helped win the war from sheds, farms and manor houses ...

Meet Princess Seraphina, Britain’s first (and most fabulous) drag queen and an early advocate for the LGBTQ+ community.

One Small Step For Pac-Man, One Giant Leap For Pac-Man-KindHappy birthday to Pac-Man, who was first released in Japan on this day in 1980. Or should I say ‘Puck Man’ which was the character’s original ...

The future of pantomime. Pantomime remains endlessly popular and beloved by audiences because it strives to remain current. The latest pantomimes, like those before them, are peppered with ...

One Small Step For Pac-Man, One Giant Leap For Pac-Man-KindHappy birthday to Pac-Man, who was first released in Japan on this day in 1980. Or should I say ‘Puck Man’ which was the character’s original ...

Not too many British kings are bequeathed an epithet, but ‘Bad King John’ is about as simple as it is self-explanatory. John lied, betrayed and murdered his way to the throne, before invoking such ...

The end of executions at Tyburn . Thousands of people were hanged from the Tyburn Tree over 200 years. Famous faces to meet their end in front of a baying mob included the notorious 18th century thief ...

Mysteries Unearthed with Danny Trejo examines the fascinating stories surrounding buried artifacts and lost civilisations, offering new insight and information, on various mysteries of the past and ...

Killer Kings is a ground-breaking blend of true crime and historical documentary, which will vigorously present the case against six formidable Kings who have left an indelible mark on the world. The ...

Here are eight interesting facts about the summer solstice that show it’s so much more than just a phase. 1. It arrives like clockwork . You’d be forgiven for thinking that the summer solstice happens ...