The Baader-Meinhof gang terrorised West Germany in the late 20th century. Learn more about the notorious group and its ...

From the Flip Flap Railway to the Big Dipper, rollercoasters have always carried an element of danger… sometimes to a deadly degree. Read on to learn more.

Charles Goodyear was determined to eradicate these drawbacks of rubber. Through a long process of trial and error, he mixed ...

11 facts about Viking leader Rollo, the first Duke of Normandy Unlike the legendary figures of Ragnar and Lagertha, there is extensive history to prove that Rollo was a real person.

What’s the weirdest job you’ve ever had? It probably wouldn’t compare to these oddities, including some highlighted by Henry ...

This Autumn marks the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, when Japan officially offered its surrender to mark the end of World War II ...

While VE Day might be more famous in the UK and Europe, VJ Day marks the actual end of WWII. Learn more about this historic ...

The liberation of Hong Kong is an often overlooked World War II event caused by Japan's surrender. Read on to find out more.

One evening in August 1956, luminous, fast-paced UFOs were spotted in eastern England skies. Is there a rational explanation ...

Ross Kemp dives for British historyIn Ross Kemp: Deep Sea Treasure Hunter our host travels further around the world to dive even deeper on shipwrecks of major historical importance. The new series ...

Watch the fireworks' – New JFK declassified documents revelation ...

The fall of Nicolae Ceausescu Nicolae and Elsa Ceaușescu were the last people to be executed by the Romanian state.