BBC Select2 days agoThe egg that became one of Attenborough's greatest treasuresDavid Attenborough recounts his 1960 expedition to Madagascar, where he pieced together fragments of a giant egg.2 days ago4 days agoHow Mary, Queen of Scots plotted to seize the throneWhile imprisoned by Elizabeth I, Mary, Queen of Scots, wrote ciphered letters to plot against the British queen.4 days ago21 Jul 2026The final battle of India's warrior queen, LakshmibaiThe Rani of Jhansi became a cultural heroine after her legendary last stand against British forces.21 Jul 202616 Jul 2026How the samurai armour became Japan's weaknessWhy the striking armour that once protected Japan from its enemies could not withstand changing times.16 Jul 202614 Jul 2026Marie Antoinette's costly diamond necklace scandalFalse accusations by a con artist damaged the queen's already fragile reputation.14 Jul 20267 Jul 2026The queen who became 'king' of HungaryCrowned King of Hungary, Maria Theresa used her charisma to rally military support and secure power.7 Jul 20262 Jul 2026How Queen Charlotte's matchmaking evaded a succession crisisAfter her granddaughter's untimely death, Queen Charlotte had to race to secure an heir to the throne.2 Jul 202630 Jun 2026The crude Georgian-era art that took aim at Britain's kingGeorgian-era artists used outrageous imagery to express their unfavourable views of King George III.30 Jun 202623 Jun 2026The haunting mask that hints at the Aztec empire's fateA striking jewel-encrusted Aztec mask depicts the deadly disease that reshaped the fate of the empire.23 Jun 2026...
