During World War II, British women were factory workers, codebreakers, spies and air raid wardens. How did such roles contribute to the Allies’ victory?

From funding priorities to ten-year restorations, Simon Thurley reveals what it takes for National Lottery funding to save ...

Castles across the UK are falling apart. Why do we need to save them? Rick Edwards, the host of Sky HISTORY’s Great British Castle Rescue, has his say.

We all love partying on St Patrick’s Day, that annual celebration of Irishness. It’s ironic, then, that many of its traditions actually emerged in the US.

In this article, we answer your most searched for questions about World War II, covering Hitler’s motivations through to key ...

Sky HISTORY’s Secret Sex Lives of Tyrants exposes Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro’s dangerous womanising. How did his mistress Marita Lorenz plot to kill him?

In this guest article, historian Tony McMahon explores the numerous theories that the Holy Grail was brought to Britain, ideas he also investigated with Professor Alice Roberts in the Sky HISTORY ...

A Nazi 'gold train' sealed in Polish tunnels and packed with looted treasure…fact or folklore? Read about the Wałbrzych legend.

Hollywood legend Danny Trejo hosts Sky HISTORY’s Mysteries Unearthed. What do you know about the action star, his film roles and his passion for the past?

One Small Step For Pac-Man, One Giant Leap For Pac-Man-KindHappy birthday to Pac-Man, who was first released in Japan on this day in 1980. Or should I say ‘Puck Man’ which was the character’s original ...

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Win or lose, the passion and dedication of Olympic athletes is awe-inspiring, not to mention the bravery required to perform for such huge audiences. To label any of them as ‘the worst’ would be ...