20th Century

Robert Baden-Powell in the 1920s.

My history hero: Robert Baden Powell (1857–1941)

American poet Ezra Pound, a major figure of the early modernist movement. (Universal History Archive/UIG/Getty Images)

The march of the Green Shirts

Franklin D Roosevelt, the 32nd president of the USA, and a

My History Hero: Franklin D Roosevelt (1882- 1945)

President John F Kennedy speaking at a press conference, c1963. (Photo by National Archive/Newsmakers)

Q&A: If President Kennedy hadn’t been wearing a back brace when he was assassinated, would he have lived?

A Second World War memorial monument depicting Soviet soldiers

Second World War

Q&A Why did Britain and France not declare war on the Soviet Union when the Red Army marched on Poland in September 1939?

Senator Edward 'Ted' Kennedy photographed shortly after the infamous Chappaquiddick drowning incident. (Photo by John Loengard/The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images)

A big day in history: a woman drowns as the Kennedy curse strikes again

John Maynard Keynes.

My history hero: John Maynard Keynes (1883-1946)

Illustration by Jonty Clark.

Ye Olde Travel Guide: Winnipeg 1913

A photograph of photographer George Lowe and Cho Oyu mountain

In pictures The conquest of Everest

An illustration depicting the battle of Naseby, arguably one of the most significant land battles in British history. (Ann Ronan Pictures/Print Collector/Getty Images)

20 important battles that shaped Britain

Image by Jonty Clark.

Ye olde travel guide: Calcutta 1905

Vintage Astro lava lamp from the 1960s

50 years of the lava lamp

Winston Churchill, former prime minister of the United Kingdom, gives his 'victory' sign while making a polling day tour of his constituency during an election. (Getty Images)

Are these the most overrated people in history?

A 1864 campaign banner. (David J & Janice Frent/Corbis via Getty Images)

US presidents: Race, religion and re-election?

Rosa Parks Riding the Bus

My history hero: Rosa Parks (1913-2005)