History

The beautiful views of Istanbul

I spent a packed weekend in Istanbul and it was a treat for the senses

(Photos: Getty Images)

Iconic business that worked on the Titanic enters administration

Research of 2,000 adults revealed Queen Victoria’s 63-year reign from 1837 to 1901 and the Tudor period were other areas of interest

History buff Brits consider WWII to be the most interesting period

Jake Daniels-Shipsmith with his incredible city map which he has been working on for seven years.

Detailed map of imaginary city took teenager seven years to draw

Rare refurbished 1950s nuclear bunker for prepping and surviving an attack is up for sale at property auction

Rare 1950s nuclear bunker could be yours for less than £20k

Wunderhorse before making their Boardmasters main stage debut

Boardmasters 2024: Wunderhorse chat main stage debut and second album

10 historic Wetherspoons pubs in the East Midlands - and the fascinating stories behind them (Photo: Google Maps)

10 historical East Midlands Spoons and the stories behind them

Think you've got what it takes to beat a real-life Chaser?

Think you’ve got what it takes to beat a real-life Chaser?

The 11 oldest pubs in the UK - and what you can order at them

11 of the oldest pubs in the UK - and what to order at them

German Observation Tower on south coast cliffs, Guernsey

Visit Guernsey to discover underground bunkers and WW2 history

Can you guess these iconic Las Vegas movie moments?

These are the top 25 most iconic Las Vegas films

How many of these top 20 iconic Las Vegas movie moments can you spot in this image?

Charlie Bayliss

The Red Arrows fly alongside a Yellow Jack

Watch: Behind the scenes with the Red Arrows this Armed Forces Day

Tom Cousins, a maritime archaeologist from Bournemouth University, recovered some medieval gravestones from an ancient shipwreck.

Watch: Medieval grave slabs recovered from historic shipwreck

Luxury hostel brand in Berlin makes going to the Euros affordable

A landing craft approaching Omaha Beach on D-Day, June 6 1944, a scene that the film Saving Private Ryan re-created.

Watch: D-Day war film streaming for free for limited amount of time

Castle Cornet, Guernsey

Visit Guernsey launches new historical routes ahead of D-Day

D-Day veteran Bernard Morgan reads historic note revealing end of WW2 in Europe.

Watch: D-Day hero reads historic note revealing end of WW2 in Europe

Woman spends £384k renovating "one euro" house into dream home.

Watch: Woman spends £384k renovating "one euro" house into dream home

Pictured is the Suite Seafront View at TRS Ibiza Hotel, in San Antonio.

A five-star resort taught me there’s more to Ibiza than partying Kirsty Hamilton

Families enjoying 'Summer of Play' activities at National Trust's Attingham Park, Shropshire. Picture: National Trust Images/James Dobson

For affordable days out National Trust membership is our saviour

I visited the delight that was The Hague in the Netherlands, next door neighbour of Amsterdam - and a charming city full of history and culture that you need to visit. Picture: Isabella Boneham

Why you should visit the charming city next door to Amsterdam

Just Stop Oil protesters in their 80s ‘break’ Magna Carta glass.

Watch: Just Stop Oil protesters in their 80s ‘break’ Magna Carta glass

Brian Groom

WATCH & LISTEN: Author Brian Groom fights for northern history

Dragons' Den has become an international brand with variations airing around the world (Image credit: Dragons' Den)

Advocating the ambitious: The Apprentice & Dragons’ Den

Inside the secret underground bunker

Watch: Inside top secret underground WWII bunker hidden in plain sight

Wayne Colquhoun stands at the pulpit in the former Chapel Salem.

Antiques Roadshow expert restores former chapel

Mother's Day is marked by people around the world.

When is Mother’s Day 2024?

The four 2024 predictions of French astrologer Nostradamus explained - including a new Pope and a new king. Composite image by NationalWorld/Kim Mogg.

The four 2024 predictions of French astrologer Nostradamus explained

French philosopher Nostradamus has made four predictions about 2024 - we could be in for a new Pope and a new king

Rochelle Barrand

Part of the light trail at Warwick Castle

The castle that's a perfect start to Christmas

View the Old Town from Gediminas Hill

Vilnius city guide: What to do in Lithuania’s quaint capital

Harborough Town boss Mitch Austin

Harborough Town boss Austin excited by big FA Trophy test

The winner of the $1.6 billion Mega Millions jackpot in August has come forward to claim the prize.

US winner claims £1.32 billion jackpot prize

Bill Bailey announces 2024 tour - how to get tickets

No1 The Thames, a 168-year-old gun tower, in the mouth of the River Thames in Kent (SWNS)

Property with No 1 The Thames address is snapped up for under £200k

Nazra Alam co-managed to Sanquhar Post Office since 2015 (SWNS)

World's oldest Post Office is saved

Strictly Come Dancing 2023: Meet contestant Angela Rippon

9/11: Looking back on the terrorist attack that shook the world

Hollyoaks: Hardest hitting storylines as show faces shake up

Walking Festival guides George Keeping and James Carpenter.

Festival of walks returns to Harborough in September

Bob Dylan’s Highland country retreat is on the market for £3m - in pictures

Take a look inside Bob Dylan’s Highland country retreat up for sale

Harry Kane has left his boyhood club Tottenham Hotspur for Bayern Munich.

Harry Kane breaks his silence ahead of Bayern Munich move

The win is the third biggest in US history

Lottery player wins historic $1.58billion jackpot

No Boris so now I’m a Celeb is targeting Liz and Dom

The newly-released guide

History of Lutterworth laid out in newly-released guide

Bedrooms reflect the history of the manor house

Escape to this historic Cotswolds location with history. luxury and so much more

Ellenborough Park Hotel offers a chance to truly relax in luxury while taking in its fascinating past and horse racing connections

Jessica Roe

‘Nothing Compares’: Sinéad O’Connor documentary will arrive on TV later this month

‘Nothing Compares’: Sinéad O’Connor documentary is coming to TV

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Barbie vs Oppenheimer: which movie won the box office

Evie Numan, 10, picked the piece up at a National Trust estate in Surrey, thinking it was a rock.

Girl on National Trust site walk discovers 6,000-year-old artefact