The extraordinary story of one of Britain's fastest-growing religious groups; Wicca, and its eccentric creator - an Englishman called Gerald Gardner.

The 1830 Indian Removal Act led to the forced relocation of nearly 50,000 Indigenous people.

Where does the modern stereotype of the witch come from?

Discover the history of the Navajo Long Walk, the forced removal of thousands of Diné people to Bosque Redondo in one of America's darkest chapters.

Unbox six historic tarot card decks with curators Ruth, Beckie and Josephine and explore the rich and mysterious history of tarot — from its origins in 15th-century Europe to its modern use in spiritual practices.

Determining who the “first rapper” was isn’t as straightforward as naming a single artist or moment. Rap didn’t emerge overnight—it evolved over decades, shaped by a blend of musical, cultural, and social influences.

The Arnolfini Portrait by Jan Van Eyck has baffled art historians ever since it was painted in 1434. It has been dissected and analysed, maybe more than any other painting in history, and in the process, become even more mysterious.

Explore the abandoned Scottish islands that maps still show but no one has inhabited for over a hundred years. See what remains of these forgotten places.

In 1776, the Founders’ promise of “all men are created equal” remained distant for many. Trace the heroic stories of the enslaved and freed Black Americans who fought to define democracy and their liberty through the Revolutionary War.

Frederick Douglass, who was born into slavery and became an influential orator, writer and intellectual, was the most photographed person in America in the 19th century.

Despite the revolutionary atmosphere in early America, homosexuality was still punishable by death. Though Founding Fathers knew of Steuben’s “proclivities,” they let Steuben continue to help them win. By contrast, British Army chaplain Robert Newburgh st...

Grey Gardens was the home of two aging, eccentric relatives of Jackie Kennedy Onassis. Edie Bouvier Beale and her mother, Edith, were the sole inhabitants of a Long Island estate. A 1975 documentary was created and features the two women.

Discover the oldest libraries in America, from Harvard's historic collection to Benjamin Franklin's Library Company of Philadelphia.

Drain the Oceans investigates the Clotilda, the last known slave ship to bring captive Africans to the United States in this powerful episode.

A novice banjoist embarks on a journey to uncover the instrument’s overlooked Black origins. Through lessons, history, and community, she confronts the banjo’s complex legacy, culminating in a celebratory jam session that reconnects past and present.