This site is dedicated to bringing history to life, for the casual browser and the total enthusiast.
Experience history through animations, games and virtual tours, or delve into more than 450 feature articles by leading writers.
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In this six-part documentary, writer Laurence Rees reveals the secret history behind some of World War Two's most surprising alliances.
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Bring history to life with animated maps, movies, games, picture galleries, virtual 3D tours and more.