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Christopher Eccleston standing with his arms crossed in front of a blue brick background

'People power is always fascinating': Christopher Eccleston on 'The Guilty Innocent'
Three Viking warriors walking away from camera through a field

The story of Ragnar’s sons in Norse mythology

Salvage efforts continue at the Francis Scott Key Bridge following its collapse

8 of the worst bridge collapses in history
Taylor Swift

8 celebrities related to historical figures

A 1632 oil painting titled "View of London Bridge" by Claude de Jongh, showing Old London Bridge

London Bridge: Connecting the capital's past with its present
The King, the Queen, the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Trooping the Colour celebrations.

The royal line of succession to the British Crown
Black and white photograph shows Allied forces landing on the beaches of Normandy

The ultimate guide to D-Day
A man constructing a sword as sparks fly

10 free episodes you can watch on HISTORY Play in May 2024
Eurovision flags in the centre of Malmö, Sweden, the host city of Eurovision 2024

Eurovision Song Contest: 'It's the history of Europe through television'
Statue of Robin Hood drawing his bow and arrow

Was Robin Hood a real person?
George Davis is mobbed when arriving at London Waterloo after being released from prison

'George Davis is Innocent OK'
Tsar Nicolas II (left) and George V (right) were first cousins

The Kaiser, the Tsar and King George V - cousins at war in WWI
James Hanratty

Was the A6 Murderer guilty or innocent?
Viking warrior holding an ax and a shied on a foggy landscape

12 most important Norse gods and goddesses in Viking mythology
A show garden full of colourful flowers and a seating area at the Chelsea Flower Show

History of the Chelsea Flower Show
Darrell Miklos standing on a boat holding diving equipment

Darrell Miklos discusses his hunt for stolen Nazi treasure
3D illustration of an underwater scene - including a Parthenon-style temple and a human statue - that is based on the lost city of Atlantis

Lost worlds: Did these legendary sunken lands really exist?
Stephen Payne, OBE

'Secrets of the Lost Liners': Stephen Payne on designing the Queen Mary 2
Grigori Rasputin

8 craziest bits of history
Boy, Prince Rupert's poodle

3 famous animals from history
A satirical cartoon showing George IV to be very overweight

11 unusual nicknames for British kings and queens
Painting of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table

Was King Arthur a real person?
Dwight D. Eisenhower

7 greatest military leaders in American history
Rick and Marty Lagina with their faces illuminated by a golden light

The Lagina brothers: net worth & biggest finds
Sinking of the Titanic Illustration

6 premonitions of disasters that came true
Mexican Aztec turquoise god or symbol with gold accents from the center of the Aztec or Mayan calendar

The world's greatest treasure mysteries
Henry I

3 worst succession crises from British history
The iconic front door of 10 Downing Street

Significant records from UK general elections
Catherine, Princess of Wales

The royal journey of Catherine, Princess of Wales
Prince Andrew following the announcement of the death of his father

The most dramatic television interviews of all time
Rick, Corey and Chumlee standing over a roulette table

10 free episodes you can watch on HISTORY Play in April 2024
A large barge situated at Walbrook Wharf next to the River Thames

The hidden legacy of London's lost rivers
Tom Hardy

5 inspirational campaigners who raised awareness of bowel cancer

The Olympic Rings at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta, Georgia

History of the modern Olympics

Painting of St George on horseback slaying the dragon

How St George's Day is celebrated around the world
Dr Brett Lockyer and Professor Alice Roberts dressed in scrubs

What's coming up on 'Royal Autopsy' series two