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Gottlieb grip tester lands

Stunning restoration of a 1930s penny arcade strength tester
Traditional Easter Eggs

The pagan roots of Easter
The coronation of Charles VI

The French king who thought he was made of glass

River Hunters S2 trailer - they're back bigger and better than ever
Pericles' Funeral Oration by Philipp Foltz depicting the Athenian politician who used ostracism to have his rival Cimon, exiled

Ostracism: 'Cancel culture' Ancient Greek-style
Saladin

The 'singing' swords of Saladin
3 women celebrating Saint Patrick's Day

Why is St Patrick’s Day bigger than St George’s Day?
The Statue of Justice symbol

Weirdest laws in history
Serious viking warrior in the attack, running along the shore with Drakkar on the background.

When the Vikings ruled in Britain: A brief history of Danelaw
Prince Harry

A History of 'common marriages'

The magical life of John Dee: Queen Elizabeth I's royal astrologer

The magical life of John Dee
River Hunters

River Hunters S2: Episodes
Gulliver's Travels

Seeing stars: Baffling astronomical knowledge from history
Germaine Delapierre

The 1921 Women's Olympiad: 100 years of women's sport
What's coming up in Curse of the Lost Amazon Gold

What's coming up in Curse of the Lost Amazon Gold
A Viking warrior women

Three little known warrior women from history
Heroes of the Holocaust

Heroes of the Holocaust: Book competition
St David, Castell Coch

Who Was St David? The life and times of Wales' Patron Saint
Alexander Graham Bell

Great Scottish inventors who changed the course of history
Sushi

The surprising history behind your favourite Japanese cuisine
Anne Boleyn in the tower

Who was Henry VIII's most unfortunate wife?
Doug Marcaida

Doug Marcaida and J. Neilson: Forged in Fire season 8 interview
Spring flower wreath with colorful ribbons on tree in garden, green natural background. floral decor. Symbol of Beltane, Wiccan Celtic Holiday beginning of summer. pagan witch traditions, rituals flower wreath with colorful ribbons on tree in garden, green natural background. floral decor. Symbol of Beltane, Wiccan Celtic Holiday beginning of summer. pagan witch traditions, rituals

From Ides of March to Mayday: Five ways to welcome spring

Duchess of Gordon painted by Daniel Gardner

What does Bridgerton get right about the Regency period?
Catherine the Great

How did Catherine the Great really die?
Illustration from Chambers Book of Days depicting a sow on trial

The law is an ass: 8 famous animal trials from history

The very jaunty history of the sea shanty
A photograph taken at Inari Shrine in Kyoto, Japan

Geisha and the art of Japanese beauty

Alec Steele forges the Japanese Katana blade
Detail of an early 15th century tapestry showing a man offering his heart to a lady

Get your cloak, you’ve pulled! Top 10 medieval dating tips
Alec Steele

Brand new Forged with Steele and Forged in Fire
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7 important Japanese inventions from history
Lady Jane Grey

What if Lady Jane Grey had kept the throne?

Roswell: The First Witness - Episodes

Watch: Five little known facts about the Lagina brothers

The Boy Who Drew Auschwitz: 'A very powerful testament to today's readers'