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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 
Frederick North

The worst prime ministers from British history
Painting of Lord Mytton riding a bear

Are these the most eccentric aristocrats from British history?
Albert Einstein during a lecture in 1921

10 things you never knew about Albert Einstein
England captain Leah Williamson holds the UEFA Women’s EURO trophy

The greatest British sportswomen of all time 
The Pentagon's impact zone

Attack on The Pentagon: 9/11 conspiracy theories debunked
FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 logo

Everything you need to know about the Women's World Cup
Nubian Jak Blue Plaque for Frank Crichlow

The Mangrove Nine trial and its impact on Black activism in Britain