Join us in celebrating 75 years of Formula One, where speed, danger, and rivalry have captivated fans worldwide since 1950.

The suffragettes took militant action in a bid to gain British women the vote. Here’s how a plot to set the Wimbledon tennis grounds ablaze in 1913 was foiled.

The Great Library of Alexandria was one of the ancient world’s most prestigious libraries. So, why did it disappear, and how ...

What impact did Thomas Jefferson have on the genesis of US democracy? How did the third president double the country’s size, and what were his thoughts on slavery?

Island heads’ are famous worldwide but also mysterious. Who made these stone statues? How were they transported? What do they ...

Female gladiators were a rarity in Ancient Rome, but the role they played was fascinating. Read on to find out more.

Despite being accused of murdering his own wife, children and countless other innocents, King Herod is still known as 'the ...

Join the team at Sky HISTORY as we share the strangest sports in Britain, from cheese-rolling and knob-throwing to bog ...

Just two weeks prior, another U-boat had successfully sunk HMS Royal Oak anchored at Scapa Flow in Orkney, killing over 800 in the process. The audacious attack had made a celebrity of its commander, ...

Have you made any new discoveries this season? Rick Lagina: As always, the discoveries you make are incremental. Sure, we'd like to have the one ‘Aha!’ moment, but everything we find we use and adapt ...

Nikola Tesla’s visionary wireless experiments weren’t just about transmitting power—they were driven by his belief that he could bridge Earth and the cosmos. From his Colorado Springs magnifying ...

The world marks Valentine’s Day every year on 14th February. The day is synonymous with love and affection, as amorous couples exchange gifts and enjoy romantic meals or excursions together. However, ...