Bad King John I was ineffective, unsuccessful, unlikeable and cruel…so why does he still have his defenders? And do they have ...

Why have so many people inexplicably vanished in what has become known as the Alaska Triangle? Steven Rinella investigates in ...

How much do you know about Sky HISTORY’s Secrets Declassified host David Duchovny? Here are seven fascinating insights into the actor’s life and career.

In 1587, an English expedition set out to colonise Roanoke Island on the eastern coast of North America…only for the ...

To date, just one of the 266 Popes to have served the Catholic Church has been British. Learn more about Nicholas Breakspear ...

Famed for their ruthlessness and their courage, the Vikings were a canny bunch, too. These pearls of wisdom are just as ...

How did Sarah Forbes Bonetta escape slavery in Africa, reach England and become a beloved goddaughter of Queen Victoria?

In March 2025, claims circulated that a vast underground city had long sat hidden under the Giza pyramids. What does the academic community at large think?

Sitting Bull, a Native American leader, symbolised resistance to white settlers and US government oppression. Discover more about his life and legacy.

Mary Magdalene has long been one of the most misunderstood figures in biblical history—faithful follower, sinner, saint, or something more? This programme unpacks the myths and truths surrounding her ...

Located in open grassland on the rolling hills of Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, is arguably the world's most famous prehistoric monument. Stonehenge is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is lauded as ...

The history of UFOs shows that nearly half of all sightings happen over water. A fact the Bakers are about to become a bit too familiar with. By combining first-rate dramatic recreations, live-action ...