Charles II was the only king of England for two hundred years to survive exile and return to power. Anna Keay considers how he kept up his regal appearances whilst in exile, paving the way for his return to the throne.
A public falling-out ended the close political friendship between two leaders of reform in early nineteenth-century Britain. A familiar scenario? Penny Young tells the story.
Historians have long argued whether the years 1500-1700 saw a revolutionary change in the art and organization of war. Jeremy Black reports.
As you prepare to cover up on the beach this summer, lie back and enjoy the real story behind sunbathing.
Nicholas Orme asks what sense medieval English people had of the land they lived in, and what ancient sites and natural wonders did they visit.
Richard Sugg searches history to explain the phenomenon of aggressive cannibalism, following recent allegations from Iraq.
Asya Chorley describes the relationship between China, Britain and Tibet in the early twentieth century, and shares the unique experiences of the first European women to be invited to Lhasa by the XIII Dalai Lama.
Clive Foss enjoys the architecture of Cuba’s capital, with varied elements from every era of its past making an exotic mix.
John Logie Baird gave the first demonstration of a colour television transmission on 3 July 1928.
Tsar Nicholas II and his family were murdered on July 17th, 1918.
