What Happens on Bastille Day
Stormed during the opening days of the French Revolution, the Bastille epitomized the power of France's ruling…
Viking Warriors Facts
Responsible for mass pillaging and sacking over western Europe throughout the 9th to 11th Centuries AD, Vikings…
Man Of War Ship
Highly versatile and powerful ships capable of trade, diplomacy and combat, the man of war was the most prominent…
How Tudor Houses Were Made
Despite retaining the medieval taste for a Gothic style, the Tudors drove change in how houses were constructed…
How Samurai Made Swords
What makes samurai swords so tough?
Samurai don't just see their swords as beautifully crafted weapons, they…
Facts About Pirates
The age of piracy - over an 80-year period, pirates lay waste to the New World, exploiting the lawless and wild…
Cutty Sark Clipper Ship
The world's last intact tea clipper trading ship, the Cutty Sark epitomized the tailend of the age of sail, built…
Facts About The Mayflower Ship
Discover what life was like on board the Mayflower ship that took the Pilgrim Fathers to America!
The Mayflower is…
How does a Steam Engine Work
For centuries the steam engine has been powering the British industry and even today steam plays a big part in the…
Facts About The Flying Scotsman Train
The Flying Scotsman began life as No 1472, an A1 Pacific-class locomotive. The Pacific class had a 2-6-2…