History is full of the extraordinary. Each week, we'll transport you back in time to witness histor
The founding of the United States on July 4th, 1776, changed the world, and inspired other colonies
Eleanor Roosevelt was a woman who redefined the role of the First Lady of the United States. By refu
Though St Patrick is honoured by millions of revellers worldwide every year, few know more about him
Throughout the late 17th and early 18th Century, the waters of the Caribbean were crawling with pira
It’s simple enough to pinpoint the beginnings of the French Revolution in 1789, but far more difficu
During the late 18th Century, a series of political, social, cultural, and economic issues reached b
Snaking across 4,000 miles and 11 African countries, the River Nile is perhaps the most famous river
During the years 1760 to 1830, British industry exploded. Thanks to advances in machinery, and forwa
Remembered in popular culture as the ultimate type of assassin, the Ninja were ancient masters of se
Michelangelo was one of the greatest artists of his time, with works such as the Sistine Chapel and
Queen Victoria was Britain's longest reigning monarch until Queen Elizabeth II - her great great gra
The ancient city of Petra, in south-west Jordan, is one of the world’s most famous archaeological si
The legend of Boudica has survived for two millennia, although much of her life still remains a myst
On the morning of December 26th, 2004, a massive earthquake struck the west coast of Sumatra, Indone
Just a few years after the Declaration of Independence, an uprising against a levy on liquor became
Noiser presents Real Dictators: The Story of Herod the Great.You may well know the name from the Nat
Retaining the title of the “Queen of Crime” to this day, Agatha Christie is the best-selling novelis
J.R.R Tolkien is one of Britain’s most beloved authors, famous for creating the fantasy world ‘Middl
Voted one of the seven modern wonders of the world, Rome’s Colosseum is an instantly recognizable bu
Winston Churchill is one of the most recognizable figures of the 20th Century. Voted in 2002 as ‘the
