Steeped in history, Blenheim Palace is today one of the most popular tourist attractions in the UK. Considered by many to be ‘the real Downton Abbey’, Blenheim was built in the early 18th century as a gift to John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, from Queen Anne in thanks for his victory at the battle of Blenheim on 13 August 1704| HistoryExtra
Without Winston Churchill's leadership, Britain arguably wouldn't have survived its darkest hour and successfully repelled the Nazi menace. But without his wife, Clementine, Churchill might never have become prime minister. By his own admission, the Second World War would have been "impossible without her". Here are six lesser-known facts…| HistoryExtra
Winston Churchill delivered some of the most inspirational speeches in history, but which of his orations were the most important? Here, Winston S Churchill – grandson of the famous prime minister – selects eight of the very best...| HistoryExtra
The Normandy landings were a resounding success for the Allies. Codenamed Operation Overlord, 'D-Day' (6 June 1944) was the largest seaborne invasion in history and marked the beginning of the campaign to liberate north-west Europe from German occupation. But what did British prime minister Winston Churchill make of the plans? Was he, as some have suggested, opposed to D-Day?| HistoryExtra
How did an ‘upstart crow’ become England’s greatest playwright? William Shakespeare lived through one of the most turbulent yet thrilling eras of English history – a period of plague, riots and political and religious tensions – and went on to become one of history's most famous playwrights. He has been portrayed numerous times on stage and on screen – but how much do you know about England's bard?| HistoryExtra
The state funeral of Britain’s former prime minister and wartime hero Sir Winston Churchill in 1965 was a brilliant spectacle watched by more than 350 million people around the world. Here, author Piers Brendon explores the top-secret plans in place for the funeral and reveals the true nature of Churchill’s relationship with Queen Elizabeth II…| HistoryExtra
Emily Hobhouse revealed the truth about Britain’s brutal treatment of Boer civilians during the South African War. She was branded a traitor – but saved a vast number of lives along the way.| HistoryExtra
