When it comes to infamous criminals in British history, the Kray Twins are names that immediately come to mind for many. However, they are far from the only influential criminals who dominated the ...

The Georgian Kings belong to one of the most dysfunctional royal dynasties in British history. Loved and loathed by the public in equal measure, their scandals, backstabbings, feuds and betrayals ...

The Air Force wanted a mushroom cloud so large it would be visible on earth.

On 17 April 1940, German leadership issued to all doctors in the armed forces the unprecedented Stimulant Decree, a first in military history. 'The experience of the Polish campaign has shown than in ...

The historians behind World War II with Tom Hanks have written some brilliant books. Here's what to read next if the series ...

A towering figure in 20th century history, Nobel Laureate Nelson Mandela showed how wisdom and patience can triumph over bigotry and brute force. Truly the Father of a Nation. Nelson Rolihlahla ...

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John Cadbury hoped chocolate would tempt us away from the demon drink. And the famous family company he created cared as much for its people as its profits. John Cadbury is born into a wealthy, Quaker ...

In 1977, British actor Robert Powell was cast as Jesus for Franco Zeffirelli's Jesus of Nazareth. Acting alongside Hollywood greats, like Anne Bancroft, Christopher Plummer and James Mason, Powell ...

Since the 15th Century the Ars Moriendi or the ‘Art of Dying’ had been a recognised model for the ideal death. However after a period of scepticism during the Enlightenment of the 18th Century, it ...

A handful of independent transporters have discovered that fortunes can be made by shipping things traditional carriers won't touch. These competitive and creative shippers are willing to go the extra ...

Described as "the deceptive act of disguising one's skill in a sport or game with the intent of luring someone of probable lesser skill into a gambling match”, hustling is all about good acting and ...