Abolitionist John Brown commissioned a blacksmith to produce hundreds of pikes – deadly spear-like weapons made from iron and wood, for his team of militiamen to raid the armoury and help set enslaved people free. But it ended in failure...

TODAY’S (MODERN) CHILDREN In this third story, “Today’s Children,” we finally begin to explore the famous romances of Tevye’s daughters and the effect they have on Tevye. Tevye is eager to marry off his girls to wealthy and learned men....

He's back. Tom Holland sits down with Dan to talk about the history of Christianity, and how the religion has shaped morality in Western civilisation to this day.

By taking on the US government and winning, Wong Kim Ark ensured that the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution granted citizenship to every American by birth, regardless of their race or ethnicity.

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Racism in Scotland

Arsenic: it’s been called the “king of poisons” and the “poison of kings.” And for good reason – it has a lengthy, storied history, one full of mysterious poisoners and sometimes less-than-sympathetic victims. It's been a tool for...

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Russian Colonialism

Learn about the various uses and properties of aluminum. From its common association with foil packaging to its presence in transportation, construction, and even gemstones, aluminum is a versatile metal with a range of applications.

For many poor White families in the Antebellum South, slavery did not pay – so why did the ruling elite erase their narrative from the history books?

The Battle of Middle Creek took place in Floyd County on January 10, 1862, but why was it so important to the legacy of the American Civil War and the history of the USA?

Sold into slavery by her parents, Polly Bemis faced discrimination as a Chinese immigant in America – but became something of a pioneer of the West.

This is the story of Ursula, Edith and Frances – three teenagers who Thomas Jefferson brought to the White House to train as his enslaved personal chefs.

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Floods, Famine and Plagues

An explanation of Mark Bradford's abstract landscape paintings

As we just learned, the 19th century brought about the practice of isolating compounds with medicinal properties from their natural sources, such as a variety of alkaloids. But one such alkaloid deserves its own chapter in this story,...

When did tattoos shift from counterculture to mainstream? Are they okay? At what point is your tattoo considered cultural appropriation? Explore these questions and more as Danielle dives into the origin of tattoos around the world.

Join us on an adventure as we explore the captivating city of Saigon, also known as Ho Chi Minh City, in Vietnam. In this video, we delve into the rich history and cultural significance of Saigon, from its French colonial architecture to...

Emmeline Pankhurst describes the escalation in militant tactics and some of the acts of arson undertaken to further the cause.

Part of a series on women's suffrage, this video covers the organisation of a conciliation committee and the violence experienced by suffragettes.

Emmeline Pankhurst introduces herself, her early life and some of the events that led her to be come a suffragette.

In this episode we are going to talk about amputations in the Napoleonic Wars

In pursuing diplomacy with the great powers of his time, Herzl left no stone unturned.

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about The Struggle for Central Asia

The Greeks fought in phalanx formation. In medieval times, they preferred the wedge. So what made Civil War armies fight in long, straight lines that left them wide open to attack?