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Nubian Jak Blue Plaque for Frank Crichlow

The Mangrove Nine trial and its impact on Black activism in Britain
A photograph of a Soviet T-34 tank

The deadliest weapons from World War II
Arrestation du gouverneur de la Bastille

Why do the French celebrate Bastille Day?
Buzz Aldrin saluting the US flag on the surface of The Moon

Debunking the biggest Moon Landing hoax conspiracy theories
Sherman's March to the Sea by Darley and Ritchie

7 historical armies that used 'scorched earth' tactics
Ancient Murders Unearthed

'Letting the bones speak': Professor Turi King on 'Ancient Murders Unearthed'
British 18-pounder field gun battery near Boesinghe

3 chaotic historical events that took place in July 
The Tollund Man

Who are the 'bog people'? The accidental mummies from Northern Europe
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor as Isabel Wilkerson

'ORIGIN': Ava DeVernay's new film explores the global caste system and its dark influence
The Apollo 11 astronauts

Major historical anniversaries in July
An octopus

Can these 4 animals predict the future?
Sky HISTORY - Have Your Say

Take part in our survey to win an Echo Dot and a Fire HD 8 tablet
A sea monster attacking a ship in a thunderstorm

7 terrifying monsters from Norse mythology
Barbie dolls

Who is Barbie? 5 facts about the iconic and inspirational doll
Portrait of Chevalier

'The Black Mozart': The life of Chevalier de St-Georges
Cursed Treasures

'If you turn up a lot of bling you'll go down in history': 'Cursed Treasures' interview
Legends of the Pharaohs

10 free episodes you can watch on HISTORY Play in July 2023
Engraving of the Boston Tea Party

3 significant events from the American Revolution 
Yankee Doodle / Spirit of '76

3 unexpected ways the Declaration of Independence changed British History
The Declaration of Independence

13 historical facts about the first 4th of July
Oppenheimer and Einstein

'Destroyer of Worlds' J. Robert Oppenheimer and the Manhattan Project
Portrait of Henry VIII

3 times Henry VIII almost died without providing a male heir
King Charles II

The wrath of a king: How Charles II avenged the 'regicides' with his 'Royal Kill List'
Billy Strachan with his wife, Joyce Smith

Legends of Windrush: Influential Caribbeans who made Britain their home
Sunrise at Pegwell Bay

4 unusual tales from Britain's beaches
Painting of the Battle of Waterloo

Major historical anniversaries in June
Women wearing floral wreaths celebrating the summer solstice

Party like a Pagan: 5 ways to celebrate the summer solstice
Ancient skeleton buried in the sand

An ancient murder mystery: Who was the Rosemarkie Man? 
King Charles III waving

God Save The King: Charles III's Royal life
Cricket bat and ball

The history of The Ashes
A field of crops on a summer's eve

4 historic pagan customs for the summer's first harvest
Female dressed in medieval clothes

Old Wives' Tales that will bring you luck this summer
A Victorian woman

4 villainous Victorian women accused of murder
Silhouette of a man holding his child's hand

Name of the Father: Why is it Father's Day not Dad's Day?
Actor portraying Howard Carter exploring Tutankhamun's tomb

Ancient Mysteries Season, this summer on Sky HISTORY
Pirate treasure chest

The mystery of Blackbeard's treasure: Where is it buried?