Steven Spielberg's harrowing D-Day sequence in Saving Private Ryan is revealed to be so brutally authentic that WWII veterans couldn't bear to watch. Discover the real stories and shocking details behind cinema's most realistic war depiction.
The poignant tale of two British brothers, both RAF pilots, who lost their lives within hours of each other during the Battle of Britain. Discover their heroic legacy and the memorial that now honours their ultimate sacrifice.
History podcast giants Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland are taking their chart-topping show, The Rest Is History, on an unprecedented live tour to Australia, selling out stadiums and redefining the power of historical storytelling.
Former Australian Governor-General Kim Beazley defends the Australian War Memorial's contentious decision to exclude a book about Ben Roberts-Smith from its annual prize, igniting a fierce national debate on honour, valour, and historical legacy.
A shocking new investigation uncovers the alleged KGB origins of The Scorpions' iconic power ballad, 'Wind of Change', challenging music history and Cold War narratives.
The Guardian's 2025 league table unveils the best UK universities for studying History, with Cambridge retaining the top spot while London institutions dominate the upper ranks.
The Guardian's 2025 league table unveils the best UK universities for History of Art. Discover which institutions lead in teaching quality, student satisfaction, and graduate prospects in this prestigious field.
Channel 4's broadcast of the critically acclaimed 1993 film 'The War Game' has left audiences stunned, with many taking to social media to declare it the most powerful and harrowing war movie ever created.
The Australian War Memorial has deferred its $20,000 military history prize after its judging panel selected a book about disgraced soldier Ben Roberts-Smith, sparking intense public and institutional backlash.
A startling new historical biography uncovers the dark and vengeful origins of the high heel, tracing it back to a plot by the 16th-century French Queen, Catherine de' Medici, driven by jealousy and a desire to humiliate her husband's mistress.
Vladimir Putin has provocatively awarded a 'Courage' medal to Russian General Sergei Kobylash, who is sought by the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity in Ukraine, signalling a stark dismissal of international law.
Ruth Paine, the key witness who housed Lee Harvey Oswald before the JFK assassination, gives a rare interview 60 years later, revealing new insights into one of history's most enduring mysteries.
Exclusive: Unearthed 19th-century architectural plans by Perceval Parsons expose the colossal rail terminus that was never built, a forgotten rival to London's St Pancras.
The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin, accusing him of the war crime of unlawfully deporting Ukrainian children to Russia. This in-depth report examines the systematic abduction and 're-education' of thousands of
A newly authenticated 17th-century miniature portrait reveals compelling evidence of a close, possibly romantic relationship between William Shakespeare and his literary patron, the Earl of Southampton. Art experts and historians are re-evaluating the Bar
Historian Tracy Borman uncovers the shocking theft of a priceless crown from James I's treasury, a brazen heist that threatened the very legitimacy of the Stuart monarchy in her new book, 'The Stolen Crown'.
A Florida man's incredible tale of survival after being declared dead in the Vietnam War has been revealed, uncovering 45 years of imprisonment and a miraculous return to his family.
A Buenos Aires woman's ancestry DNA test uncovers a horrifying truth: her beloved grandfather was a notorious Nazi war criminal wanted for the murder of Dutch Jews.
An extraordinary look inside a Kharkiv underground school where lessons continue in subway stations as Russian missiles rain down above. A powerful story of resilience, courage, and the unbreakable spirit of Ukrainian education during wartime.
Argentina extradites 98-year-old former Nazi SS officer Michael Karkoc to Italy, closing one of Europe's last major Holocaust cases after a prolonged legal battle.
A stunning historical discovery has been made as a set of top-secret D-Day assault maps, bought for just £10, are expected to sell for an astonishing £150,000 at auction. The maps, used for the Normandy landings, reveal intricate Allied invasion plans.
A piece of Cold War history is up for sale. This decommissioned nuclear bunker near Bristol, once designed to protect regional officials, is now on the market offering a unique opportunity.
Exclusive: Declassified documents reveal the Duke of Kent's clandestine diplomatic mission to avert World War II, acting as a secret envoy for Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain in a desperate bid for peace with Hitler.
Exclusive look at the British Boxing Board of Control's 1960s ban on Smokin' Joe Frazier, a shocking decision rooted in politics that denied UK fans a legendary showdown.
Declassified documents reveal a bizarre Cold War standoff: President Kennedy's personal barber, John F. Hutton, was barred from the White House, sparking a major diplomatic incident with Washington. Discover the true story behind the headlines.
EXCLUSIVE: The notorious Kinahan Cartel is facing an unprecedented threat as its empire fractures. Intelligence sources warn a new, even more violent criminal organisation is rising from the shadows, sparking fears of a bloody turf war on the streets of B
Newly uncovered documents reveal Coco Chanel was a Nazi spy with the codename 'Westminster', recruited to infiltrate British aristocracy and negotiate a separate peace for Germany.
A brutal Russian missile strike has torn through the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, leaving a trail of destruction, multiple casualties, and shattered residential buildings. Newly emerged footage captures the horrifying moment of impact and the immediate
Netflix's epic adaptation of 'All Quiet on the Western Front' stuns audiences with its brutal realism and emotional power, hailed as a masterpiece of modern cinema.
The United States has declared that recent Russian strikes cast serious doubt on Moscow's commitment to peace, following a devastating attack on Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region that resulted in civilian casualties and widespread destruction.