Author Simon Fower discusses tens of thousands of men and women who performed heroic acts on the Home Front during the Second World War.

Catherine Howard reigned for barely a year-and-a-half. She seemingly left behind no children or legacies—except for one huge tragedy. She was the fifth wife of King Henry VIII, and only the second ...

West Ham United secured a place in the first Football League War Cup final by defeating Fulham on this day in 1940.

1792: Kentucky is admitted as 15th US state. 1796: The last British troops withdraw from the US. On the same day, Tennessee is admitted as the 16th US state. 1815: Napoleon Bonaparte swears fidelity ...

You won't believe the incredible backstories of the actors bringing your favorite Harry Potter characters to life!

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Joan of Arc is accused of relapsing into heresy by donning male clothing again, providing justification for her execution.

When King Henry VIII's wife Anne Boleyn was executed in 1536, her Book of Hours went missing for centuries. A recent discovery reveals a string of women who secured the book for decades after her ...

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Recently, a now-deleted Reddit user posted to the popular Ask Reddit page to ask what I thought was such a fun question: "Who ...

Imelda Staunton is magnificent as the titular Mrs Warren, who’s bought respectability for her daughter (played by her ...

Curious about the rumoured feud between Leighton Meester and Blake Lively? This post details the truth behind the gossip and ...