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Forty-five years after the attempt on Pope John Paul II’s life, the Kremlin has yet to be officially blamed. Read More

The number of Asian soldiers who enlisted, fought and died in the Civil War—on both sides of the conflict—was proport... Read More

When rebellion broke out in British India in 1857, reports of the ‘mutiny’ soon became entangled in the debate over slavery in... Read More

Ulysses S. Grant’s drive on Richmond in May 1864 faced a tough challenge when Robert E. Lee’s army entrenched behind the North... Read More

US charitable institutions rapidly changed in the 1780s as Americans established groups to support people in need and to reform society. Read More

Jacques Vaillant de Guélis was born in Cardiff but served as a French operative behind enemy lines. Read More

An infographic of eight major military failures through history. Across history, significant military campaigns have often begun with... Read More

When companies taught language and citizenship Read More

Orange County had almost no history of its own. It turned out to be the perfect place to invent America’s, writes Beverly Gage. Read More

A Constitutional crisis erupted when President Lincoln authorized the Army to arrest suspicious persons without due process after Maryland... Read More

At the dawn of the consumer robotics era, National Geographic TV producers plumbed ancient secrets with help from this pioneering rover. Read More

As long-lasting monarchies fell across the 20th century, Britain’s endured – sustained by wartime victory, constitutional adaptability... Read More

Die Zeit’s online database of individuals’ Nazi membership is prompting a reckoning as people uncover ties to regime Read More

Think you know your U.S. sports history? From iconic moments to record-breaking feats, test your knowledge of the games, athletes and events... Read More

The highs and the lows on the way to modern America. Read More

Join Greg and his guests in ancient Rome to learn all about Emperor Nero. Read More

It was Robert E. Lee's greatest strategic triumph but it came at a heavy cost - the loss of his talismanic leader and friend Stonewall... Read More

Rapid industrialization reshaped American life in the mid-19th century. But as corporations grew larger and more powerful, working conditions... Read More

What does The Odyssey teach us about the history of wine in the ancient world? How DID Julius Caesar use wine to conquer the world? And, why... Read More

Exclusive to History Hit, this documentary reveals never-before-heard personal accounts from the Battle of Stalingrad. Read More

A landmark new account of the 1979 revolution provides much needed context for current events Read More

“The son of a bitch is a son of a bitch,” Richard Nixon once snarled about Seymour Hersh. “But he’s usually right,... Read More

The bestselling author, historian and broadcaster reveals her favourite books about the ancient world Read More

Mother’s Day in the United States actually began as a women's movement to better the lives of Americans. Its inspiring origins spring from... Read More

Mayfair is one of London’s most extravagantly well-heeled districts and has a long and fascinating history. Its name derives from a... Read More

While Robert Morris is remembered as the "financier of the Revolution," his partner and former boss, Thomas Willing, has been lost to history... Read More

Episode 13: Just Enough History American series Read More

Matthias Aspden was a wealthy Philadelphia businessman who remained faithful to Britain. As a result, he lost his home, property and sense of... Read More

Following the Battles of Chickamauga and Chattanooga, Union Maj. Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside squared off against Confederate Lt. Gen. James... Read More

He was saved by a Jersey family after escaping a Nazi labour camp, but after the war he disappeared in the Soviet Union. Read More

From planning to logistics to weather, how Hitler's Nazi forces fumbled the largest invasion of World War II. Read More

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Over the course of the 19th century snake oil transformed from folk remedy, to industrial medicine, to notorious fake Read More

The Hadzabe in Tanzania are one of the world’s oldest tribespeople, but after years of resistance change is coming Read More

By the dawn of the 1st century BC, the Roman Republic stood as the Mediterranean’s undisputed titan. For four centuries, this... Read More

Alwyn W. Turner is a cultural and political historian. His latest book is A Shellshocked Nation: Britain Between the Wars. Read More

Researchers around the planet grew up watching documentaries hosted by the English broadcaster and naturalist, which sparked their love of... Read More

The highs and the lows on the way to modern America. Read More