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Operation Alberich: The German Retreat to the Hindenburg Line in 1917

In Sam Mendes’ Oscar-nominated World War One film 1917, two British soldiers – Lance Corporals Blake and Schofield – find…

Grand Central Terminal opened its doors for the first time on 2 February 1913. However it was by no means the first transport hub to sit at 89 East…

Every year on 14 February, Valentine’s Day is celebrated across the Western world as a day of love – a time for romance to blossom and lovers to…

The Olympics are viewed as a chance for international co-operation and health competition – a platform on which the world’s best athletes…

Oliver Cromwell and his New Model Army were instrumental in turning the tide of the English Civil War. In doing so he changed the course of history…

Perhaps one of the most beloved and well-known toys in history, Lego has entertained children for over 70 years, with the simple interlocking brick…

From the steam-powered locomotives of the 19th century to the sleek, high-speed trains of the 21st century, trains have been an important part of…

Whilst many monarchs throughout history are famed for ascending the throne when very young (from Tutankhamun to Queen Victoria), many ascended at a…

While some recipes, dishes and methods of food preparation have been passed down over centuries and even millennia, it can be difficult to determine…

In the wake of the Industrial Revolution, a brand new shopping experience was born that would revolutionise the retail industry: the department…