The biggest conspiracy theories in history
The ‘truth’ of 9/11. It was perhaps inevitable that an event as dramatic and devastating as the September 11 attacks would trigger an avalanche of conspiracy theories. Indeed, online …
The 19 greatest mysteries in history | Sky HISTORY TV Channel
2. Skinwalker Ranch. Whilst the location of Curse of Skinwalker Ranch continues to mystify the modern world, the famous American ranch has a spooky history that dates back hundreds of …
Gorbachev's Reforms: 4 reasons the Soviet Union collapsed
Mikhail Gorbachev, the final leader of the Soviet Union, died on 30th August 2022 at the age of 91, following a "long and serious illness".. For much of the 20th century, the Soviet Union was …
The ancient origins of New Years celebrations - Sky HISTORY
Wepet Renpet. Translated as 'the opening of the year', Wepet Renpet was the ancient Egyptian New Year celebration that honoured the death and rebirth of Osiris.Coinciding with the re …
Mum, Mam, Mom: What do you call your mother? - Sky HISTORY
It’s Mother’s Day, or Mothering Sunday, on Sunday, 19th March 2023, and already we’re on shaky ground. Which is correct? In some ways, both are right as both Mother’s Day/Mothering …
The pagan roots of Hogmanay: Scotland's New Year celebrations
Everyone knows the Scots love a New Year celebration. They love it so much they even have a special name for it – Hogmanay. Up and down the country parties spill onto the streets, …
Nostradamus: Which of his predictions came true?
Henry II of France was a personal acquaintance of Nostradamus, who once addressed him in a letter as 'The most invincible Henry King of France'. Unfortunately, Henry actually turned out to …
Russia's 2014 invasion of Crimea - a short history
An audacious military coup. On 22 February 2014, Yanukovych fled for the safety of Putin’s Russia. On the pretext of rescuing his ally, Putin ordered Russian Special Forces into Crimea …
Pyramidology: Why did Ancient Egyptians build the pyramids?
Understanding pyramids… An edited extract from Ancient Egypt: A Very Short Introduction (28 January, £8.99) by Ian Shaw, published by Oxford University Press. Edited extract used with …
20 festive facts you didn't know about Christmas - Sky HISTORY
5. Christmas trees have pagan roots. During the time of the winter solstice, pagan homes would be decorated with evergreen branches in the hope of scaring away evil spirits and to remind …