Kara Walker's fountain addresses public monuments and the stories they tell us about history.

You're probably more likely to know Charles Lutwidge Dodgson as British author Lewis Carroll. He wrote Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and its sequel Through the Looking-Glass. But what you may not know is how close a relationship he...

For as long as it's been in existence, the royal world has been special, elevated above the mediocrity of regular life and filled with the pleasures and privileges of divine power and influence. And even though the practical function of...

Although it's not something that most people want to think about, with Prince Philip in hospital and approaching 100 years old, it's reasonable to start thinking about his passing. Fortunately, the palace and the prince have planned for...

The history of rat-catching is a lot more fascinating than you might expect, but it's probably just as gross. From sewers to disease to lucrative rat-fighting businesses, rat-catching is definitely the kind of dirty and disgusting job...

Queen Victoria and her consort Albert have one of the most fascinating stories in English history. Victoria came to the throne at only 18, after a sheltered childhood. The handsome Albert of Saxe Coburg was an instant attraction for...

A description of a middle-class family holiday at the seaside booked through Cooks Travel Excursionist.

Victorian Christmas part 1

During the Victorian era, Christmas evolved to become a family-oriented holiday and the tradition of the Christmas tree began! Learn how an image of Queen Victoria popularized the evergreen tree as a...

Unfortunately, the Queen's passing is inevitable, and as such the British government, media and public have been preparing for decades. So in this video we uncover some of those plans and explain what you can expect when the queen does...

As Britain's second-longest reigning monarch, Queen Victoria ruled Great Britain and Ireland from 1837 until her death in 1901. If her would-be assassins had gotten their way, that reign would have been a lot shorter.

What did it mean to eat like a Victorian? There was no single culinary experience in the 19th century. Just like the era itself, Victorian Britons had diverse tastes and habits, and the food they consumed often reflected their ingenuity....

When you peel back all the layers of silk and lace, you'll discover that the Victorians were actually pretty gross.

This video explores five fun facts about victorians.

For centuries, hemophilia was a dangerous genetic disorder with no treatment. Children with hemophilia often didn't make it to adulthood, since a bump or fall could cause massive internal bleeding. But why was hemophilia known as the...

For International Women's Day I joined Annie Ross and Justine Gosling on their "Run through History", celebrating the lives of lots of awesome women on a run through Central London!<br/>

Video Atlas of Asia: This clip takes a brief look at some of the highlights of India's history.

You're Thinking About Tomatoes - Chapter 15

Kids' Poems and Stories With Michael

Rosen

A sequel to the very popular ‘You're Thinking Abo

ut Doughnuts’.

Frank is back among the ruins of the past again, this...