Ragnar Lodbrok is known for his magical and militaristic exploits, but his sons were also no slouches when it came to Viking ...

Design flaws, a lack of maintenance or unexpected accidents can all cause disaster for bridges. We explore eight of history’s ...

What do Jesse James, Vlad the Impaler and Robert the Bruce all have in common? Apart from being famous historical figures, they also share ancestors who are considered modern celebrities.

The Eurovision Song Contest 2024 will be held in Malmö, Sweden, 50 years after ABBA famously won for the first time with ...

The story of Robin Hood has been popular with young and old alike for centuries. The exploits of the cunning outlaw and his ...

It was the slogan that spawned a punk song, but who exactly is George Davis, and why did his criminal conviction spark a ...

Rick gets a shock when a customer brings in a Roman shield replica from the classic Hollywood movie Cleopatra. Step inside the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop on the outskirts of Las Vegas, where the Harrison ...

Professor Alice Roberts travels to the town of Silchester. Originally a Roman town, Silchester boasts all the usual imperial hallmarks including an amphitheatre and the remains of a Roman bathhouse.

Rick and Gary are digging through the mud when they discover wooden fragments that may belong to a lost colonial ship. Rick, Marty, and the team return to Oak Island and immediately uncover evidence ...

After it becomes clear that the gang won't be able to reinforce the mine shaft in time to explore the island's hotspots, Rick and Marty call a meeting to discuss a battle plan. Rick, Marty, and the ...

Chumlee is amazed when a customer brings in a tomb figurine which he believes dates to China's Tang Dynasty. But he's in for a surprise when Chumlee's expert brings along specialist carbon dating ...

During Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, Sky HISTORY has partnered with Bowel Cancer UK to help raise awareness about the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the UK. What is the history of Bowel ...