Leve Kanpe! Saving the Iron Market
24 June 2011 12:28 PM
The Iron Market - Marche en Fer - in Port-au-Prince has been iconic symbol of Haitian community aspiration for over 120 years.
Video: Al Capone's gun under the hammer
16 June 2011 11:51 AM
The personal revolver of Al Capone, one of history's most notorious criminals, is going up for auction in London.
A Day That Shook The World: Royal Family in crisis
15 June 2011 12:00 AM
On 15 June 1992, a scandalous book about life inside the Royal Family was released - firing the starter pistol on a series of unprecedented criticism of the institution of the monarchy.
A Day That Shook The World: Le Mans 24 race disaster
10 June 2011 12:04 AM
On 11 June 1955, the famous Le Mans 24-hour race ended in tragedy when a Mercedes flipped and crashed into the crowd, killing 84 people and injuring hundreds more.
A Day That Shook The World: D-Day landings
06 June 2011 12:01 AM
On 6 June 1944, the Allies launched one of the biggest and most decisive military operations in history - D-Day.
A Day That Shook The World: Six-Day War begins
05 June 2011 05:04 PM
On 5 June 1967, following months of growing tension, Israeli forces launched a pre-emptive attack on Arab armies massing in the Sinai desert.
Area 51 uncovered
03 June 2011 05:53 PM
As information from the top secret US military base is declassified, The Independent talks alien conspiracy theories, the Cold War and UFOs with a man who was there
A Day That Shook The World: Tiananmen Square massacre
03 June 2011 12:04 AM
On 4 June 1989, soldiers from the Chinese People's Army massacred thousands of their own people, who had been protesting for democratic reforms.
A Day That Shook The World: Emily Davison throws herself under the king's Derby horse
03 June 2011 12:00 AM
On 4 June 1913, suffragette Emily Davison stepped into the path of the king's favourite horse and pulled it to the ground to make a point.
The Victorians: Long to reign over us
03 June 2011 12:00 AM
Those alive in the Victorian age would be astounded to see our enthusiasm for their ideas. What does it say about us, asks DJ Taylor, that we are still working to their ancient templates?
A Day That Shook The World: Heysel Stadium riots
29 May 2011 12:00 AM
On 29 May 1985, the football world was stunned after a brawl between Liverpool and Juventus supporters at the European Cup Final in the Heysel Stadium in Brussels turned fatal.
A Day That Shook The World: Evacuation of Dunkirk
27 May 2011 12:07 AM
On 27 May 1940, British troops were forced to beat a humilating retreat from Dunkirk in France by advancing German forces.
Aristocracy 'ate human flesh'
21 May 2011 12:00 AM
The British aristocracy consumed human flesh, a new book on medicinal cannibalism reveals.
A Day That Shook The World: Charles Lindbergh flies the Atlantic solo
20 May 2011 03:24 PM
On 20 May 1927, Captain Charles Linbergh became the first man to fly across the Atlantic ocean.
An uneven playing field: The battle scars of Croke Park are deep
19 May 2011 12:00 AM
The Queen's visit to the intensely Irish sporting arena was intended to atone for the 1920 Bloody Sunday massacre
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