Who could fail to be fascinated by the ancient world? From the pyramids of Egypt to the great emperors of Rome, it is filled with astonishing stories, momentous achievements and people who can be both surprisingly similar and utterly different to...
In Athens in 1896, a small group of fewer than 250 athletes competed in the first iteration of the modern Olympic Games. What started as relatively small-scale competition has since evolved into the biggest sporting event in the world, drawing tens...
Though its frequency in modern society continues to diminish, despite what it may seem like thanks to the advent of 24-hour news, crime is never far from the public conscience. Famous cases are followed closely around the world, from the first...
The Universe is a beautiful place. Whether it’s aurorae or galaxies, planets or nebulae, the swirling shapes and striking colours of the night sky are begging to be captured in photographs. So it should come as no surprise that amateur astronomers...