The Medieval era is often dismissed as a brutal period of darkness, ignorance, bloodshed and disease – the so-called ‘Dark Ages’ dividing classical antiquity from the age of enlightenment. But while warfare, invasions and religious persecution...
The medieval era is often viewed through the eyes of the elites: the kings, queens, knights and church leaders who dominated Europe at the time. But what would life have been like for the ordinary people who made up the vast majority of the...
Whether they’re trucks, cars, boats, planes or the huge haulers that carry goods around the world every day, machines are fascinating. There are some that are even more incredible than others – the biggest, fastest, longest, tallest, or just...
One thing I’ve noticed, is that we’ve all been influenced by Michael Jackson… Even if we don’t realise it. I have a feeling everyone who will read this very special edition of Classic Pop would have, at one time or another, attempted to...
Crime stories – both real and fictional – have had us gripped for centuries. Here we line up 15 of history’s most infamous villains, putting their crimes under the magnifying glass and weighing their wrongs from right. Could there be more to...
Explore the world’s great myths and legends, brought to life in this enthralling retelling of age-old stories passed down from generation to generation. Unravel the meaning and context behind the myths, understand their cultural significance, and...