In Plymouth, Massachusetts- site of the colony built by the Mayflower passengers - Matteo Brault spends his days living a 17th-century life, along with dozens of other re-enactors on the modern-day Plimoth Plantation.

Bertrand Russell, 3rd Earl Russell (18 May 1872 – 2 February 1970) was born in Trellech, Wales. His parents died when he was three years old. He is best known for being a British philosopher, logician, and social critic.

Virgil Edwin Earp (April 19, 1879 - November 20 1959) was the son of Newton Jasper Earp, Wyatt Earp's half-brother.

William Henry Jackson (April 4, 1843 – June 30, 1942) was an American photographer, Civil War veteran, painter, and an explorer famous for his images of the American West. In this interview, recorded on April 3, 1941, Mr. Jackson tells of his experiences...

The team have been invited to Applecross to excavate a broch, a monumental stone tower that was amongst one of the largest Iron Age structures in Britain.

In our new animated historical documentary video we will talk about the importance of Egypt for the Roman Empire and how Egypt was not only the breadbasket of Rome, but also financed its military conquests and the legions. What made Egypt so special and h...

Ruth Goodman and archaeologists Peter Ginn and Tom Pinfold prepare for the dark winter ahead. But, not before they celebrate their bountiful harvest with a feast, put on a play, and reflect on how the landscape of Britain and the lives of its people were...

Standing amid the stunning Scottish wilderness for the past 2,000 years, these mysterious stone structures are a symbol of Scotland’s unique archaeological past. Known as a broch, the exact purpose of these iconic Iron Age ruins is still unknown, however...

Here is a short video showing the first experimental movie that Thomas Edison made in 1889.

The Black Death’s reign of terror lasted for more than 400 years. By culling up to 50% of the population of Europe, the Great Plague guaranteed its place in the history books. Yet while accounts of the Black Death have focused graphically on those who die...

Founded more than 1,500 years ago, India's ancient Nalanda University is thought to have been the world's first residential university.

History of the World attempts to tell the story of humans from Prehistoric times, through the Ancient Period, Middle Ages, and Modern History in a concise movie. It's meant for people who want to have a basic understanding of the major events of human his...

The Kvikne Psaltery, held at Nasjonalbiblioteket (Oslo), features Latin contents but a wooden cover scratched on in Old Norse both in the Roman alphabet and in runes. Jackson Crawford, Ph.D.: Sharing real expertise in Norse language and myth with people h...

Do we have a bias against colour in classical art?

he Age of Arthur