History

Living history reveals a time capsule of long-forgotten Scottish life

Walk back in time at Newtonmore’s Highlands Folk Museum.

John Logie Baird, the pioneer of television, changed the world forever

On Jan 26, 1926, John Logie Baird, the forgotten pioneer of television, first demonstrated his invention, the colour television, changing the world forever.

All the white horses - the history of Britain's chalk hillsides

From honoring King George to artistic expression here's everything you need to know about Britain's incredible white chalk horses and walkers or warriors.

Mind the history at Kenilworth

Kenilworth is jam-packed with history!

Is this the last-known footage of Queen Victoria?

On this day in 1819, Queen Victoria was born. This footage of Queen Victoria in Ireland is believed to be the clearest in existence.

Titanic and Southampton - the special relationship between the two

After departing from Belfast where she was built, Titanic left Southampton on April 10, 1912. We look at the special relationship the city has with the ill-fated liner

President of Ireland refused to attend Prince Charles and Lady Diana's wedding

State Papers have revealed that the former President of Ireland decided that he would not attend the Royal wedding shortly after receiving an invitation from Buckingham Palace.

The Beatles and Liverpool - exploring the history of where the world's greatest band began

Liverpool is best known as the home of The Beatles, but there's more to the city than that. Join us as we take a trip through Merseyside.

Watch: Queen Elizabeth II's 1961 visit to Ghana

Have you seen this footage of Queen Elizabeth II in Ghana?

How three enlightened German princesses helped to shape Britain

Caroline, Charlotte, and Augusta, who had never visited Britain before taking on Royal duties, played a major role in developing royal palaces, and gardens and hugely promoted their own personal interests.