In 1940, the Nazis drew up unusual and downright terrifying invasion plans for Britain.
They once stood proudly as icons of the Eastern Bloc, but what became of these marvels?
Thankfully, plane crashes are very rare but when they happen they can be catastrophic.
Why do car wheels and helicopter rotor blades appear to reverse when spinning fast?
There are certain fields where robots are certain to make an impact.
Here’s a guide to some of the often surprising technical jargon of firearms.
Patron saint of England, St. George wasn't English and didn't slay dragons. Who was he?
How human ingenuity has led to the creation of spectacular structures.
From St Paul’s Cathedral to Blackpool Tower, Stonehenge to Edinburgh Castle…
Super-deep basements, floating cities and high-rise farms will form our future landscape.
It’s easy to forget that many castle adornments once served a crucial purpose.
Here are some unlikely origin stories that show five landmarks in a new light…
Did you know there are other “triangles” which have inspired even eerier tales?
One has the distinction of being the shortest war ever waged…
Meet the five dictators who were as peculiar as they were powerful…
London goes back to the future with our ‘History’s Ultimate Spies report’ by Tracy Borman.
