William I’s Harrying of the North of England over the winter of 1069/70 resulted in perhaps 150,000 deaths, reducing many victims to eating cats, dogs and even one another. So should it, asks Marc Morris, be branded a genocide?| HistoryExtra
Tales of a lawless frontier are ingrained in American culture, but, as Pat Kinsella explores for BBC History Revealed, the West had to be tamed| HistoryExtra
Saddle up and discover the most famous cowboys who shaped the American Frontier, exploring how their stories intertwined with the broader history of the Wild West| HistoryExtra
The adage “Go west, young man”, reputedly popularised by New York Tribune founder Horace Greeley, conjures a vivid impression of the 19th-century American frontier as a place of masculine action and opportunity. But this wasn't necessarily the whole picture. Here, Karen R Jones reveals why the 19th-century American frontier story needs to be rewritten with an expanded cast of tough, enterprising women who flouted gender norms – from the real 'Calamity Jane' to a gambling entrepreneur k...| HistoryExtra
Karen Jones unpacks the myths and realities of 19th-century American frontier life – from the Oregon trail to barbed wire and bison| HistoryExtra
Not every advance in the Wild West was fashioned by a six-shooter. Some of its most colourful characters were actually pushing the frontiers of discovery rather than holding up stagecoaches. Writer Jamie Flook saddles up and heads for the real Old West| HistoryExtra
The Victorian era takes its name from Queen Victoria who ruled between 1837 and 1901. Learn more about the Victorians through in-depth history articles, podcasts, slideshows & more.| HistoryExtra
From William the Conqueror’s battle-winning cavalry to Richard III’s fatal final charge, Oliver H Creighton and Robert Liddiard explore five moments when horsepower changed the course of medieval history| HistoryExtra
Francis Young shares the surprisingly long story of the non-Christian parts of Europe| HistoryExtra
Historian Selena Wisnom reveals how the ancient Assyrians of Mesopotamia used ‘godnapping’ as a devastating form of psychological warfare| HistoryExtra
Hannah Skoda and Rana Mitter discuss the historical context behind recent news stories| HistoryExtra
Summer is the perfect time to lose yourself in a good book – and history lovers have plenty of new titles to choose from this year. We've rounded up 28 of favourites from the year so far| HistoryExtra
A communal toilet might be an unlikely place to seek life inspiration, but we can all learn from Roman community values, Dr Jess Venner tells Dr David Musgrove| HistoryExtra
Sarah Elizabeth Cox introduces the pugilists who punched their way into Britons’ affections during the dying days of bare-knuckle prize-fighting| HistoryExtra
Greg Grandin unpacks the tangled legacies of North and Latin America – and the name they share| HistoryExtra
David A Shafer discusses the extraordinary eight weeks in 1871 when Paris embarked on a radical – and ultimately doomed – experiment in municipal self-governance| HistoryExtra
Historian Karen Jones uncovers the often overlooked role of women in building the American West – from driving wagon trains to shaping communities and securing the vote| HistoryExtra
The 4th Earl of Sandwich concocted the convenient snack so that he could keep playing cards, or so the legend goes. As Jonny Wilkes discovers, this story may well be baloney (and not the kind you might put between two slices of bread)| HistoryExtra
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
The London residence of Britain's sovereigns since 1837 and today the working headquarters of the monarchy, Buckingham Palace is one of Britain's most popular tourist attractions. Here we look back at seven notable moments in the palace's near 180-year history| HistoryExtra
John Connelly explores the history of Yugoslavia, from its formation to collapse| HistoryExtra
US president Joe Biden has accused Russian forces of committing acts of “genocide” in Ukraine. Here, historian Donald Bloxham explains the meaning of the term and asks what we can learn from genocides in Rwanda, Bosnia, Cambodia and beyond. He also considers why the international community has failed to halt mass atrocities in all but a few cases…| HistoryExtra
Today, the Nazi persecution of Jewish people is widely viewed through the prism of the death camps: places such as Treblinka, Sobibor and Auschwitz. Yet before Auschwitz was even conceived as a centre of mass murder, more than a million people had been killed across eastern Europe. This is the story of the early stages of the Holocaust, when a campaign of appalling abuse and brutality became an explicit policy of annihilation.| HistoryExtra
What's in the current issue of BBC History Magazine? What's in the next issue of BBC History Magazine?| HistoryExtra
Over the course of four days in July 1995, Bosnian-Serb forces murdered more than 8,000 men and boys – in a United Nations-protected ‘safe area’. Legally recognised as an act of genocide, the Srebrenica massacre is the worst act of mass killing committed on European soil since the Second World War. What drove the perpetrators to carry out such a terrible crime? And how did the international community allow it to happen?| HistoryExtra
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Explore historical events of major time periods in world history including Ancient, Middle Ages, Early Modern, Modern and more.| HistoryExtra
The Medici were the first family of the city state of Florence, rising from humble beginnings as merchants and bankers to become Grand Dukes of Tuscany. But how did they achieve this? And how important were they to the Renaissance? Historian Catherine Fletcher introduces the Medici, from their triumphs to their most famous family members…| HistoryExtra
What events happened on 27 April in history? We round up the events, births and deaths…| HistoryExtra
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From Coubertin to Comăneci and from Spitz to Super Saturday, the modern Olympics have undeniably come a long way in 125 years...| HistoryExtra
What events happened on 14 July in history? We round up the events, births and deaths…| HistoryExtra
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He is considered one of the defining figures of the 20th century, remembered for his inspirational speeches and for leading Britain to victory in the Second World War. But you might be surprised to learn that Winston Churchill had a patchy academic record, almost married a woman other than Clementine, and was one of the first adopters of the 'onesie'. Daniel Smith reveals nine lesser-known facts about Winston Churchill…| HistoryExtra
Princess Margaret Rose Windsor (1930–2002), Countess of Snowdon and the younger sister of Queen Elizabeth II, was arguably one of the most popular royals in modern history. Known for her rebellious nature and determined personality, she made headlines around the world for her 'party-girl' lifestyle and her relationship with her father's equerry Group Captain Peter Townsend – a romance that featured in the blockbuster Netflix series The Crown. But how much do you know about the royal?| HistoryExtra
The Queen's father, King George VI, was never meant to be king, but ascended the throne following the abdication of his brother, Edward VIII. He was staid, dutiful, hesitant and insecure – and the public loved him for it. Here, Denis Judd reveals how the George VI's sheer ordinariness – including his famous stammer – helped make him the darling of the nation| HistoryExtra
Millions of people took to the streets of Britain on 8 May 1945 to celebrate VE Day – the day when the German armed forces signed an unconditional surrender, and the Second World War in Europe finally came to an end. Hanging bunting, waving flags, drinking and dancing, the streets were crammed with joyous revellers...| HistoryExtra
He's one of the most well known – but reviled – figures in history. But how much do you know about German dictator Adolf Hitler? Here's everything you need to know about the Nazi leader, from his rise to power to the truth about his death in Berlin in 1945...| HistoryExtra
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What events happened on 26 April in history? We round up the events, births and deaths…| HistoryExtra
Explore the Middle Ages, the period in European history between the fall of the Roman Empire & the Renaissance period through in-depth history articles, podcasts, slideshows and more.| HistoryExtra
The Hundred Years’ War (1337–1453) was a series of conflicts fought between England and France over succession to the French throne. It lasted 116 years and saw many major battles – from the battle of Crécy in 1346 to the battle of Agincourt in 1415, which was a major English victory over the French. Here are seven facts about the long-running struggle…| HistoryExtra
