Henry I and the catastrophe that befell the White Ship, 1120

King Henry I suffers catastrophe with the White Ship in 1120. He achieves many great things during his life but written history is not kind to him.

The ghastly death of the pirate Blackbeard, 1718

Blackbeard lived and died in a terrifying way. He is the most famous pirate that ever lived.

Winston Churchill's Miraculous Escape from a Terrifying Prison, 1899

Prime Minister Winston Churchill's escape from prison is little known today.

Margaret Thatcher's Fall from Power, 20 November 1990

Margaret Thatcher's fall from power in 1990 is spectacular. She is without doubt a remarkable woman who as Prime Minister makes a huge indelible mark on British society that we are still feeling today.

Jack the Ripper's Most Gruesome, Horrific Murder Ever

Mary Jane Kelly suffered horrific injuries at the hands of Jack the Ripper in 1888. We have some tantalising information about who he might have been based on an eyewitness who sees Mary Jane Kelly with a suspicious man on the night of her murder, 9^th November 1888.

Grace Darling and her Heroism with a Rowing Boat in 1838

Grace Darling plays a heroic role in saving others with her rowing boat. The 7th September 1838 is an unremarkable day in many ways and history records would not mention it except for the heroic efforts of Grace Darling.

Britain's Worst Ever Maritime Disaster, The Princess Alice

The Princess Alice Disaster in 1878 remains the largest British maritime disaster ever.