For children and their teachers, the summer holiday means at least six weeks of freedom away from the classroom. For everyone else, especially parents, summer holidays are a mixed blessing, if a ...

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The fear of Viking invasion loomed over the coastlines of England, Scotland, and Ireland for centuries. From raiding coastal towns and monasteries to the siege and sacking of major cities - the Viking ...

One Small Step For Pac-Man, One Giant Leap For Pac-Man-KindHappy birthday to Pac-Man, who was first released in Japan on this day in 1980. Or should I say ‘Puck Man’ which was the character’s original ...

As the last ruler of Egypt’s Ptolemaic dynasty and one of history’s most powerful and politically brilliant queens, she brought the mighty Rome under her spell. But on the flip-side Cleopatra did also ...

Not just the most famous battle of the American West, but also the most important, the Battle of Little Bighorn makes for a ...

Blackpool is famous for its light display, roller coasters and tower. How did these attractions help to cement the seaside ...

Uncover the secret WWII codebreaking sites (and the quiet geniuses) who helped win the war from sheds, farms and manor houses ...

Meet Princess Seraphina, Britain’s first (and most fabulous) drag queen and an early advocate for the LGBTQ+ community.

One Small Step For Pac-Man, One Giant Leap For Pac-Man-KindHappy birthday to Pac-Man, who was first released in Japan on this day in 1980. Or should I say ‘Puck Man’ which was the character’s original ...

Killer Kings is a ground-breaking blend of true crime and historical documentary, which will vigorously present the case against six formidable Kings who have left an indelible mark on the world. The ...

Ancient Egypt had many impressive pharaohs, but which of them were especially fearsome warriors? Here are just some who ...