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 ...

Not all attendees at Wimbledon’s Royal Box are royal, but all must abide by its rules. Find out what they are, and what ...

Kursk: 10 Days That Shaped Putin is a dramatic and forensic examination of events that took place in August 2000, after an explosion onboard the Kursk submarine trapped a group of survivors at the ...

Is not this house as nigh heaven as my own. Sir Thomas More (1477-11535) on his imprisonment in the Tower. Beefeaters, ravens and a gruesome history – no wonder the Tower of London is one of the ...

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For children and their teachers, the summer holiday means at least six weeks of freedom away from the classroom. For everyone else, especially parents, summer holidays are a mixed blessing, if a ...

The fear of Viking invasion loomed over the coastlines of England, Scotland, and Ireland for centuries. From raiding coastal towns and monasteries to the siege and sacking of major cities - the Viking ...

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 just the most famous battle of the American West, but also the most important, the Battle of Little Bighorn makes for a fascinating story ...

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