As part of the IWM's 9/11 Twenty Years On commemoration, the German director is exhibiting his photographs taken at Ground Zero and our editor visited the display.
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Silent Warriors
The recent history of the SBS has prompted the official historian of the Household Cavalry to recall key personnel.
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The Last Viking
Before Norwegian king Harald Hardrada led the last great Viking invasion of England, he led a life of legend
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The Making of Global Britain
An early venture to Benin ended in failure, but the making of Global Britain was during the 16th century.
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A Corpse on Everest: George Mallory
The 1924 Everest expedition ended in tragedy, but did they conquer the mountain?
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Origins of a Legend: Robin Hood and the Disinherited
Robin Hood: Men in Tights, Prince of Thieves, Sean Connery, Errol Flynn and Douglas Fairbanks. There have been so many interpretations of the legendary figure, but where does the story really come from? Novelist and historian David Pilling reveals all.
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Mantinea: When the Spartans Actually Won
The Spartans have an undeserved reputation for military success, but Mantinea was one major victory.
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All Empires Are Not Alike
All Empires are not alike, but they want you to think they are
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Heart of Darkness: The Slave Ship Zong
The Atlantic slave trade has many gruesome tales. This tragic and brutal massacre is one of the most shameful.
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Wim Wenders: Photographing Ground Zero at the IWM
Oliver Webb-Carter
As part of the IWM's 9/11 Twenty Years On commemoration, the German director is exhibiting his photographs taken at Ground Zero and our editor visited the display.
Silent Warriors
The recent history of the SBS has prompted the official historian of the Household Cavalry to recall key personnel.
The Last Viking
Don Hollway
Before Norwegian king Harald Hardrada led the last great Viking invasion of England, he led a life of legend
The Making of Global Britain
Edmond Smith
An early venture to Benin ended in failure, but the making of Global Britain was during the 16th century.
Ancient Greeks At War
Simon Elliott
The ancient Greeks had some incredible military achievements, but all are in the shadow of Alexander the Great.
Voices of History: How to Talk Your Way to Power
In his latest book, Simon selects the most influential speeches of history, ranging from Alexander the Great to John Boyega. Here he introduces his choices, and tells what makes a powerful speech.
Buffalo Bill and the Wild West Shows
Alec Marsh
Wild West Shows were hugely popular and solidified the Wild West myth.
Stalwarts vs. Half-Breeds: Charisma and Vindictiveness in 19th Century Politics
Owen Dwyer
At a time when the US’s ex-president Trump embarks on his ‘revenge tour’ to get even with those Republicans who voted to impeach him, what insights can history give us?
Sex and the Citadel: Rape and War
Mary Chamberlain
Female 'collaborators' suffered more frequently then their male counterparts.
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