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 ...

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Kursk: 10 Days That Shaped Putin is a dramatic and forensic examination of events that took place in August 2000, after an explosion onboard the Kursk submarine trapped a group of survivors at the ...

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

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.

The end of executions at Tyburn . Thousands of people were hanged from the Tyburn Tree over 200 years. Famous faces to meet their end in front of a baying mob included the notorious 18th century thief ...

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 ...

Mystery Season returns to Sky HISTORY with a packed schedule of brand-new programmes exploring some of the world's greatest, ...