General History

From loincloths to corsets: a brief history of underwear with Horrible Histories’ Greg Jenner

The ruins of 11th-century Corfe Castle in Dorset, England

Which century saw the most change?

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General History

Complex Crimea: the history behind the relationship between Russia and Ukraine over Crimea

Illustration by Glen McBeth

General History

What is the origin of the phrase ‘Dutch Courage’?

Twins illustration.

General History

Q&A Q&A: Have twins ever been in line for the throne?

A European buyer of enslaved people

General History

Who started the enslavement of Africans in the Americas?

A depiction of enslaved people in a tobacco factory in Lynchburg, Virginia, 1874

General History

Were enslaved people in America ever paid for their work?

Gold Mining At Mount Alexander

Convicts and colonisers: the early history of Australia

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When does history end?

A 1950s illustration of Vladimir Lenin on the sealed train between Switzerland and Russian. (Alamy)

10 ways to start a revolution

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The 10 worst Britons in history