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Painting of 'Clipping the Church'

Lost September customs from Great Britain and Ireland
Alone Season 8 participants

10 free episodes you can watch on History PLAY in September 2023
Firefighters on 9/11

Major historical anniversaries in September
A photograph of an ancient sex toy

The surprising ancient history of sex toys
Alice Keppel

Romancing the throne: 5 royal mistresses and paramours
Blackpool Illuminations

The history of Blackpool Illuminations
Portrait of Anne of Cleves

8 little known facts about Anne of Cleves
Castle Wewelsburg in Paderborn

The Nazi castle designed to be the 'Centre of the World'
The Last Judgment by John Martin (1854)

7 predictions from history that never came true
Michael Caine stars in 'The Great Escaper'

Win 2 tickets to the premiere of 'The Great Escaper', a new film starring Michael Caine
Samuel Pepys

The not so private sex life of Samuel Pepys
Genghis Khan

Who's the daddy? The most prolific fathers from history
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A photograph of Bernard Jordan returning to Portsmouth after his trip to Normandy, France

Bernie Jordan: The war hero who 'escaped' his care home to attend D-Day celebrations
An edited photo of the early Gothic castle, Houska Castle

The gateway to hell: Why was Houska Castle built?
Sex: A Bonkers History

How to watch 'Sex: A Bonkers History', hosted by Amanda Holden
Antarctica mountains

Debunking the biggest Antarctica conspiracy theories
A satirical Victorian postcard showing a woman fighting off a stork carrying a baby

Contraception through the ages: From crocodile dung to condoms
A coloured engraving that depicts the Peterloo Massacre

The Peterloo Massacre: Rebellion, bloodshed, and the fight for democracy
A memorial service for Saddam Hussein

12 unusual facts about Saddam Hussein
Ancient bas-relief at famous erotic Kandariya Mahadev temple in Khajuraho, India

Love, lust and life: The history of the Kama Sutra
Amanda Holden dressed as Cleopatra in episode 1 of 'Sex: A Bonkers History'

What's coming up on 'SEX: A Bonkers History'
Painting of Messalina

5 salacious sex scandals from Ancient Rome
Painting of a Spartan woman giving a shield to her son

What was it like to be a woman in Ancient Sparta?
The Enola Gay

Major historical anniversaries in August
A man points a camera to the sky

How to watch 'Curse of Skinwalker Ranch' season 4 in the UK
A man standing on a country road looking at lights from a UFO

The Fermi Paradox: Where are all the aliens?
Children holding hands in a sunny meadow

Why do UK schools have such a long summer holiday?
Vikings charging through water

The Viking Influence: Tracing the remarkable history of Vikings in France
Violet Jessop

Unsinkable Violet Jessop: Survivor of the Titanic and two other ship disasters
William Joyce lies in a hospital bed

Betray your country: 5 traitors and spies who betrayed Britain
River Hunters key art

10 free episodes you can watch on HISTORY Play in August 2023
Illustration of Spring-Heeled Jack leaping over a tall gate

England's most notorious urban legend: The mystery of Spring-Heeled Jack
The three men take their oath before testifying in front of Congress

Shocking revelations from the US congressional hearing on UFOs
Ambrose Bierce

5 more of history's most famous unsolved disappearances
Two female footballers competing for the ball

The modern history of women’s football