The Roman departure from British shores in the early 5th century AD provided a window of opportunity for others. Crossing the North Sea in search of new lands was a mixture of tribes from Germany, ...

As Vikings pushed their boats further afield in search of greater riches, it was only a matter of time before they turned their sites on the Frankish Empire. But unlike the Viking expansion into ...

Today, the word ‘terrible’ can be used to describe anything from a particularly bad meal to a natural disaster that kills millions of people. Back in the 16th Century when it was a nickname bestowed ...

Every year during the evening of 31st October, children dress in scary costumes and visit their neighbours declaring ‘trick-or-treat’, all in the hope of filling their little buckets with sugary ...

We’ve all heard of Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot – but why did he and his co-conspirators want to blow up Parliament in the first place?

The premium drama plunges into the aftermath of the foiled Gunpowder Plot, spotlighting its three leaders – Robert Catesby, ...

The novel 'Shogun' has inspired not one but two award-winning series…but the real-life history behind these works of art is ...

Learn about six revolutions that transformed society and challenged the status quo, from America’s fight for independence and ...

The US customs of dressing up and trick-and-treating at Halloween have since spread globally, but similar, centuries-old traditions are to be found all over the world ...

Which US President won the most votes? Who won by the narrowest margin? What about independent candidates? Read on to find out all these answers and more ...

Sky HISTORY is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of one of the channel’s great characters, Frank Fritz. Frank, known and loved by countless fans as one of the faces of American Pickers, died on ...

Gunpowder Siege dramatically reimagines the most infamous rebellion plot in British history, shattering the myths to reveal the largely forgotten, gripping truth behind the Gunpowder Plot. Prepare to ...