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THE LONG REACH OF THE BLACK DEATH
How the medieval plague became a global killer

Strangers and aliens in Tudor England
Life as an outsider in Henry VIII’s realm

Bayham Abbey defies Tudor takeover

Locals resist Cardinal Wolsey's efforts to defund the monastery

1 mins

The Prince Regent's moment of triumph turns sour

The Regency gets under way with a grotesque display of indulgence

1 mins

Nero perishes by his own hand

The Roman emperor's despotic rule ends in ignominy

2 mins

Valentina Tereshkova becomes the first woman in space

Soviet triumph is the latest in a series of stunning firsts

1 mins

"Reforms of the House of Lords that succeed are gradualist and piecemeal"

As hereditary peers exit the House of Lords, MEG RUSSELL traces the evolution of the body that has, since the 14th century, played a distinct role in English - and, later, British - parliaments

9 mins

"Sometimes cataclysmic change unfolds before our eyes"

IT'S OFTEN HARD TO SEE THE SIGNIFICANCE of events when we are actually living through them.

3 mins

Our forebears knew how to have a good night's sleep

People in early modern Britain adhered to a framework of belief and behaviours aiming to improve sleep – some of which still hold up today

3 mins

Little Willie changed the course of the First World War

The wasteland on the western front stymied conventional warfare - until the first 'tank' showed how the deadlock could be broken

3 mins

Guerilla tactics destroyed an ancient Roman legion

The Roman empire's domination of its expanding realms was often challenged - sometimes with catastrophic results for its soldiers

3 mins

Egyptians went on strike in defiance of Ramesses III

Millennia before unions, necropolis workers learned that collectively withdrawing labour could force even a pharaoh to negotiate

3 mins

"Guernica will always be a record of a time that is still hard to speak of"

NEXT YEAR IS THE 90TH ANNIVERSARY of the bombing of the town of Guernica in Spain's Basque region during the Spanish Civil War.

2 mins

"THE PLAGUE SAT LIKE A KING ON THE THRONE"

The Black Death is infamous for ravaging the population of Europe - yet it was most lethal in the Muslim world, leaving such a trail of devastation that bodies were left rotting in the streets. Thomas Asbridge investigates why plague took such a heavy toll in the Near East

10+ mins

THE MASKED GEORGIANS

Meghan Kobza takes us inside the world of the 18th-century masquerade, where sex, wealth and power collided with the urge to make a splash in high society often with scandalous results -

9 mins

How to be a master of disguise

10 do's and don'ts when attending a masquerade

2 mins

Greek tragedy

In 480 BC, Athens and Sparta joined forces to repel one of the greatest invasion forces the world had seen. Yet just a few decades later, they faced off against each other - with dire results for the people of Greece. Adrian Goldsworthy reveals how these great cities, once allies, became deadly foes

10+ mins

What did it mean to be a 'rake'?

Fans of the Regency romance series Bridgerton will be familiar with the term 'rake', especially in relation to Simon Basset and Anthony and Benedict Bridgerton.

1 mins

What was Victorian 'railway madness'?

For many in the 19th century, the railway was a marker of civilisation and progress, but it also showed what might go wrong with industrialised society.

1 mins

Is it true that the first human tools were baby carriers?

The short answer is: no.

1 mins

What's the origin of the Fosbury Flop?

Like the Salchow in ice skating, the Fosbury Flop is a sport technique that immortalises the name of its creator.

1 mins

What was the Blue Division?

During the Second World War, Spain remained officially neutral, or at least 'non-belligerent', but that did not stop the nascent regime of dictator Francisco Franco from finding ways to side with the Axis powers.

1 mins

Why did people drink ‘groaning ale'?

Partake of too much ale and the groaning could be expected to accompany the hangover the next morning.

1 mins

Where does the phrase ‘to curry favour’ come from?

The origin of the phrase 'to curry favour' has nothing to do with curry, and nothing to do with favour! It dates from 1310-14, from a now little-known text called the Roman de Fauvel.

1 mins

In 1976, a poem depicting Jesus as a gay man sparked a storm of controversy.With graphic descriptions of sex acts, it provoked a fiery legal battle and debates about blasphemy. Fifty years on, DAVID NASH asks: what impact did the case of Mary Whitehouse v Gay News have on LGBTQ rights?

what impact did the case of Mary Whitehouse v Gay News have on LGBTQ rights?

10+ mins

BLASPHEMY THROUGH THE AGES

British blasphemy laws have been updated and contested many times over the past six centuries

1 mins

What was the biggest blunder in history?

Our team of historians, broadcasters and authors reveal the monumental mistakes that changed the course of history

9 mins

Offa the man, the monarch, the myths

Within a century of his death, Offa of Mercia was reviled as a saint killer, warmonger and tyrant. But look critically at the evidence, argues Rory Naismith, and it's clear this is at best a partial picture of one of Anglo-Saxon England's most important monarchs

8 mins

SHOW OF STRENGTH

Why did Offa build a dyke to separate Mercia from Wales?

1 mins

The brains behind the bombshell

The heart-shaped face. The iridescent blonde hair. And who can forget that billowing white dress? Image was key to Marilyn Monroe's meteoric rise but, as Lucy Bolton explains on the star's centenary, her success was only possible because of raw talent, ambition and a ferocious work ethic

10+ mins

"English national identity was repeatedly redefined beyond English shores throughout the 17th century"

NANDINI DAS speaks to Charlotte Vosper about her new book revealing the colourful characters who helped create a global England in the Tudor and Stuart eras

10+ mins

Conspicuous consumption

PEN VOGLER savours an enlightening and entertaining book about living, eating and drinking to excess in big country houses in the 18th and early 19th centuries

4 mins

Age of indulgence

Our content producer Charlotte Vosper picks episodes of the HistoryExtra podcast about Georgian Britain

1 mins

Sexual her-story

A witty, wide-ranging account of the myths and power structures behind female sexuality impresses SARAH JONES

2 mins

Tidal change

Few historical subjects have attracted so much attention, based on so little evidence, as the European 'discovery' of the Americas.

1 mins

Tidal change

Southern mythos notwithstanding, there exists no static, exceptional American South.

1 mins

Empire of bondage

A punchy new study contrasting the architectural and cultural achievements of Roman civilisation with the brutal realities of slavery intrigues ULRIKE ROTH

2 mins

Marriage story

Emily Howes on her novel about Catherine Dickens' relationship with her famous husband

1 mins

Revolution reframed

BENJAMIN L CARP enjoys a global history of American independence that reveals a war of competing freedoms

2 mins

Grotesque Georgians

Written and directed by Peter Glanz, Savage House promises to be a black comedy with real satirical bite as it draws parallels between the 18th century and our own unequal age.

1 mins

History man

According to Tom Hanks, during his childhood 'The War' was a recurring topic in the conversations of the adults around him.

1 mins

Personal stories

Few shows have enjoyed the longevity of Who Do You Think You Are? and it's easy to understand why it has endured.

1 mins

EXHIBITIONS

In 1776, the United States of America was born - heralded by the Declaration of Independence.

1 mins

Gaffer tape

While Bobby Robson and Gareth Southgate both led England to World Cup semi-finals, Alf Ramsey remains the only manager to actually win the trophy.

1 mins

Home front truths

While vanishingly few veterans of the Second World War are now around to tell their stories, many who were children during 1939-45 can still offer vivid firsthand accounts of the conflict.

1 mins

The boys of summer

On 21 June 1970, Brazil thrashed Italy 4-1 in Mexico City to become the first nation to win the men's football World Cup three times.

1 mins

An extravagant life

Henry Paget's time on Earth was brief yet vividly colourful.

1 mins

There by the grace of gods

JAMES OSBORNE learns to balance the administration of a burgeoning ancient city with the need to placate demanding Roman deities

1 mins

Medieval moussaka

ELEANOR BARNETT layers up a moussaka steeped in centuries of flavour and imperial influences

2 mins

A tribute to the Tudors

NATHEN AMIN explores Conwy's Plas Mawr, an extraordinary Elizabethan townhouse that reveals the wealth, ambition and loyalties of the Wynn family within a changing Welsh society

2 mins

Hertha Ayrton 1854-1923

Journalist and broadcaster Zoe Kleinman chooses

2 mins

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प्रकाशक: Immediate-Media

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BBC History Magazine is Britain’s bestselling history magazine devoted to history enthusiasts of all levels of knowledge and interest. Published 13 times a year, BBC History Magazine brings history to life with informative, lively and entertaining features written by the world’s leading historians and journalists. Whether it is the history of our politics and institutions, or the fascinating stories of our private lives through the ages, BBC History Magazine sheds new light on the past and helps make more sense of today’s world.Covering the latest new developments in history and archaeology from Britain and around the world, the latest, most thought provoking historical research and strong links with TV and radio programming maximizing use of BBC’s existing expertise in the genre.