What was the Battle of Stalingrad, and how did it shape the final outcome of World War II? Here’s a look at the bloodiest ...

Explore the Easter Rising of 1916, the rebellion that shook British rule and set Ireland on the path to independence.

Discover the remarkable life of Emma of Normandy. A queen who married two kings of England and shaped the history of medieval ...

Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Sky HISTORY takes a look back at the animals that have predicted previous tournaments – with very mixed results.

The photograph taken at the meeting between Emperor Hirohito and General MacArthur denotes a significant moment in history.

The Viking Emperor tells the story of the eponymous Viking marauder. How did he conquer England, and did he really try to ...

What is the pivotal role played by the scheming character of Antinous in The Odyssey, the epic ascribed to Homer? How does it ...

Kelso Cochrane was a Caribbean man living in Notting Hill when he was brutally murdered. Read on to find out more.

Good Friday is a large part of the Christian festival of Easter. On the day, Christians throughout the world commemorate the death of Jesus Christ upon the cross and mourn his passing, whilst ...

World War II massively upended British society – but it wasn’t entirely unforeseen change. In late 1939, the UK government launched Operation Pied Piper. This scheme intended to evacuate especially ...

At less than one mile long and a thousand feet wide, the tiny island of Oak Island in Nova Scotia has played host to the world's longest-running and most expensive treasure hunt. Americans Rick and ...

Picture a narrow London terrace with thin walls, a shared yard and a washhouse that, in the winter of 1949, became the hiding place for two bodies. At Sky HISTORY we’re here to unpack the story of ...