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Section from an old viking stone depicting a 'blood eagle' sacrifice

The most vicious Viking punishments

Vikings
The Viking Cuerdale Hoard was discovered in the river Ribble

Britain's most amazing river treasures

River Hunters
The Strid'

The UK’s most dangerous rivers

River Hunters
The Hindenburg disaster - three air disasters caught on camera

Crash and burn: three air disasters caught on camera

Disasters
History Play

History is alive on HISTORY Play

HISTORY Play
Ross Kemp submerged swimming next to the deck of a Royal Navy wreck

What's coming up on Ross Kemp: Shipwreck Treasure Hunter

Ross Kemp: Shipwreck Treasure Hunter
Ross Kemp, Mallory Haas and Neil Brock posing with a piece of copper hull sheath

Ross Kemp: Shipwreck Treasure Hunter: Meet the team

Ross Kemp: Shipwreck Treasure Hunter
Ross Kemp sitting on a wooden crate

Ross Kemp: From EastEnders and Afghanistan to Shipwreck Treasure Hunter

Ross Kemp: Shipwreck Treasure Hunter
Old Sarum and the River Avon

Old Sarum and the River Avon

River Hunters
Drawing of John Wilkes Booth firing at the back of Abraham Lincoln's head

The curious coincidences of Abraham Lincoln's assassination

American History
The Emperor Napoleon in His Study at the Tuileries by Jacques-Louis David

Napoleon: The biggest myths debunked

Modern History
The Triumph of Death

What was the worst year in history?

Disasters
Gary Oldman attends the 'Darkest Hour' UK premiere at Odeon Leicester Square in London, England.

Their finest hour: Which actor portrayed the most convincing Churchill?

WW2
Muslim Holy Month Ramadan Kareem - Ornamental Arabic Lantern With Burning Candle Glowing At Evening

The history of Ramadan

Religion
A colourful Maypole in front of a blue sky

A-May-zing May Day celebrations from around the world

Popular Culture
Baba Vanga in 1994

The Balkan Nostradamus who predicted Chernobyl and 9/11

Mysteries
Winston Churchill during the 1945 General Election Campaign

Winston Churchill’s most famous WW2 speeches

WW2
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

Ancient History
Various national flags outside the NATO headquarters

A brief history of NATO and how it operates

Politics
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

Vikings

5 fiercest Viking warriors: From Harald Hardrada to Ivar the boneless

Vikings
An 11th century gold coated bronze statue in n Malayu-Srivijayan style

Srivijaya: A fabled 'island of gold' lost since the 1300s is finally revealing its treasures

Treasure Hunting

The real story of the Chernobyl divers

Russia
Portrait of Osman I, the first sultan of the Ottoman Empire

Five fantastic sultans from the Ottoman Empire

Historical Figures
An Australian soldier carrying a wounded comrade during the WWI, Dardanelles Campaign. 1915.

The history of Anzac Day: Australia and New Zealand's day of remembrance

WW1
Morris dancers wearing floral headdresses

Seven forgotten May Day traditions from around the UK

British History

The strange and unlikely history of St George

Lost Relic Hunters
Crystal ball and fortune teller hands. Divination concept. The spiritual seance. Future reading.

Prophet Warnings: 9 intriguing predictions from history

Mysteries
A photograph of a crystal ball surrounded by smoke and purple light

Nostradamus predicts: What's in store for 2022? 

Modern History
Revellers celebrate St Patrick's Day and St George's Day

Why is St Patrick’s Day bigger than St George’s Day?

Al Murray Why Does Everyone Hate the English
A portrait of Michel de Nostredame (Nostradamus) shown within a crystal ball

Nostradamus: Which of his predictions came true?

Mysteries
Vladimir Putin standing behind a teal green curtain

Putin's Gamble: Russia's 2014 invasion of Crimea - a short history

Russia
Large ancient statue covered by sand

5 lost civilisations you've never heard about

Curse of the Ancients
Morgan Freeman standing in front of some prison bars

Great Escapes with Morgan Freeman: Episode Guide

Great Escapes with Morgan Freeman
Morgan Freeman in a large escape tunnel

'The ingenuity gets to you': Morgan Freeman on his new series 'Great Escapes'

Great Escapes with Morgan Freeman
Morgan Freeman wearing a white shirt and black jacket

Six facts you didn’t know about Morgan Freeman

Great Escapes with Morgan Freeman