The history of gladiatorial games in Ancient Rome
Spartacus. Crixus. Commodus. Flamma. Carpophorus. These are the names of the most legendary gladiators in history. From wild animals like tigers, elephants and bears to fellow gladiators clad in helmets, body armour and leather sandals, contestants didn’t fight for medals.
Gorbachev's Reforms: 4 reasons the Soviet Union collapsed
Mikhail Gorbachev, the final leader of the Soviet Union, died on 30th August 2022 at the age of 91, following a "long and serious illness".. For much of the 20th century, the Soviet Union was the largest country in the world: a vast and seemingly permanent superpower locked …
The 19 greatest mysteries in history | Sky HISTORY TV Channel
2. Skinwalker Ranch. Whilst the location of Curse of Skinwalker Ranch continues to mystify the modern world, the famous American ranch has a spooky history that dates back hundreds of years.. Although the sprawling ranch, situated in the Uinta Basin in northeastern Utah, was officially established back in the early 1930s, the land on which it was built is said to have …
What does Nostradamus predict for 2024? | Sky HISTORY TV …
In a book published back in the mid-2000s, bestselling Nostradamus commentator Mario Reading asserted that Nostradamus foresaw the death of Queen Elizabeth II in the year 2022. While this did indeed come to pass, it’s probably more of a testament to Reading’s clairvoyance than Nostradamus’, since there’s little in the quatrains that could really be interpreted as pointing to …
14 fascinating facts about Shakespeare's Globe - Sky HISTORY
11. The original site was discovered under a car park. The original remains of the Globe were discovered in 1989, hidden under a car park. Unfortunately, most of what remains is under the foundations of an unstable building, meaning that there’s not going to be an in-depth excavation of the site any time soon.
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6 conspiracy theories about the death of Princess Diana debunked
Grief gripped the British nation as the ‘people’s Princess’ was mourned up and down the country. An estimated 2.5 billion people tuned in to watch broadcasts of her funeral a week later on 6th September.Whilst many accepted the official verdict of events, there were others, most notably Dodi's father Mohamed Al-Fayed – the then owner of the London department store Harrods – …
Nostradamus: Which of his predictions came true? - Sky HISTORY
Henry II of France was a personal acquaintance of Nostradamus, who once addressed him in a letter as 'The most invincible Henry King of France'. Unfortunately, Henry actually turned out to be very vincible indeed, and came to a horribly painful end aged just 40. A passionate sportsman fond of hunting and jousting, Henry’s active nature proved his undoing when, in the summer of …
The true origin of the Christmas tree: A festive history
The annual thank you trees . One of the greatest Christmas tree traditions is Norway’s gifting of a vast tree to the UK every year. The annual tradition of transporting a tree from Norwegian forests to Trafalgar Square in London dates back to 1947, and is Norway’s way of saying thanks for the support Britain provided during World War Two.
'It's behind you': A brief history of pantomime
The future of pantomime. Pantomime remains endlessly popular and beloved by audiences because it strives to remain current. The latest pantomimes, like those before them, are peppered with culture-driven jokes and political satire relevant to the current day.