On 16 September 1620 – 400 years ago this month – a merchant ship called the Mayflower sailed from England and made its way to the New World. On board were 102 men, women and children, half of whom (the 'Saints' or 'Pilgrims' as they are known today) were escaping religious persecution, while the other half (the 'Strangers') were seeking adventure and a new life across the Atlantic. Discover five facts about the historic ship..
With more than 30 grandchildren growing up in palaces across the continent, Queen Victoria long understood the importance of dynastic marital alliances to extend royal influence. Historian Deborah Cadbury examines Queen Victoria's remarkable European vision and the marriages of her crowned descendants...
Spider season is upon us and, as many arachnids make their way indoors during the autumn months, Katherine Harvey explains what our ancestors made of these eight-legged creatures during the Middle Ages…
Was the Great Pyramid built by slaves? How did mummification work? And was Cleopatra really a great beauty? Egyptologist Joyce Tyldesley shares 10 lesser-known facts about ancient Egypt...
How much do you know about Catherine of Aragon, the first wife of Tudor king Henry VIII? We bring you the facts about her life – from her marriage to Henry's brother, Arthur, to her death in 1536…
How did Elizabeth I navigate her role as queen in what might be considered a 'man's world'? Historian Tracy Borman explains – in less than 60 seconds...
In our latest podcast episodes: Sarah Kovner challenges longstanding beliefs about why Allied prisoners were mistreated in Japanese camps during WW2; Ryan Lavelle explores revolts against authority in the 11th century; and Diane Atkinson answers questions about the militant campaign for votes for women in the early 20th century...
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