The Story of the US Army Air Forces in Britain During the Second World War
By 1944, over half a million United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) servicemen were stationed in Britain. read more
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How Tutankhamun Influenced 20th Century Design and Architecture
From the most expensive jewellery and furniture to public buildings, learn now Tutankhamun inspired the world of design and popular culture. read more
The Life and Times of King Alfred the Great
Explore the story of the Saxon King often credited with being the founder of the English nation. read more
Radiowaves to Fibre-optics: The Evolution of Wireless Technology
The first electrical communication system was introduced in England in the 1830s. read more
The Story of Martini Maccomo: A Black Lion Tamer in Sunderland
Possibly the first Black lion tamer in England, Maccomo was tamer to Sunderland’s famous taxidermy lion Wallace. read more