In 1952, a dense smog settled over London, killing at least 4,000 and sending many more to the hospital. Its causes? A deadly mixture of weather and coal ...

Discover how a daring escape and 1772 court case challenged Britain’s stance on slavery and set off a global abolitionist ...

Discover Britain’s Roman baths — ancient social hubs that blended engineering, wellness and culture. Learn how these marvels ...

Historian Helen Carr details exactly what went wrong during the foiled Gunpowder Plot of 1605 and how it came to an explosive ...

The history behind the hideouts of some of Europe's most famous dictators is fascinating. Read on to find out more.

The Battle of Amiens in August 1918 was the beginning of the Allied Hundred Days Offensive, which would ultimately lead to ...

From William Kidd to Helen Gloag, meet the daring Scots whose exploits rivalled the Caribbean’s most famous buccaneers.

On 11th November 1918, the fighting on World War I’s Western Front ceased after the signing of an armistice between the Allies and Germany. We now commemorate this date each year as Remembrance Day.

Explore the chilling mysteries of Skinwalker Ranch, where colossal wolf-like creatures have terrorised locals. Firsthand accounts and shocking evidence reveal the dark secrets lurking in the shadows.

A fiery experiment at Skinwalker Ranch uncovers strange anomalies above the Triangle, leaving the team puzzled by what defies scientific explanation. After a groundbreaking fourth season, ...

To celebrate the brand new series Gunpowder Siege, Sky HISTORY is giving away four VIP tickets* to the Gunpowder Plot immersive experience at the Tower of London! Gunpowder Plot: A Tower of London ...

Today, the word ‘terrible’ can be used to describe anything from a particularly bad meal to a natural disaster that kills millions of people. Back in the 16th Century when it was a nickname bestowed ...