Military history

Illustatration of the siege of Syracuse, showing Archimedes' cranes used to destroy Roman ships

The siege of Syracuse: how Archimedes took on the Romans

Allies in retreat from Austerlitz

Austerlitz: how Napoleon crushed the Austro-Russian army

London crowds celebrating the signing of the armistice at the end of the First World War.

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Why poppies are worn, plus 4 more things you need to know about Armistice Day

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Pod First Crusade V

Video podcast BONUS | The First Crusade: wrapping up the story . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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Q&A What caused trench foot in WW1 and how could it be treated?

British infantry shelter in trenches

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Trench tactics: how was war fought in the WW1 trenches?

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Elsie Knocker and Mairi Chisholm pictured at the dressing station they established near the front line in Pervyse, west Flanders. (Image by Alamy)

Sisters in arms: women at war during WW1 . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Soldiers in First World War uniform eat in the trenches

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Life in the trenches during WWI: your essential guide

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A French soldier pictured next to wrecked German lorries.

Could WW1 have ended in 1916? . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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An older man sitting against a desk, looking towards the camera.

Jonathan Sumpton on the Hundred Years’ War: “It was Joan of Arc who persuaded the French that they could win” . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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Pod Nick Vincent EV 2nd Barons WL

The Second Barons’ War: everything you wanted to know . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

A portrait of the Duke of Wellington at the battle of Waterloo (18 June 1815) during the Napoleonic Wars. Although Waterloo was

7 things you (probably) didn’t know about the Napoleonic Wars

The taking of Jerusalem by the Crusader

The First Crusade: your ultimate guide

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A fifteenth century manuscript illustration showing the Knights Templar being burned in the presence of King Philip IV of France.

Templars on trial: why were the Knights accused of such heinous crimes? . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Robert the Bruce addresses his troops ahead of Bannockburn in a 20th-century engraving.

Why is the battle of Bannockburn remembered as Scotland’s greatest victory?