In History6 days agoA rare interview with the elusive Agatha ChristieHer murder mysteries have captivated audiences for more than a century, but, 50 years after her death, she remains an enigma. A BBC profile from 1955 reveals some of her secrets.6 days ago7 Jan 2026Aldrich Ames: The US's most damaging double agentThe CIA officer, who has died, aged 84, sold secrets to the Soviet Union, leading to the deaths of at least 10 Western agents. In 1994, the BBC spoke to one of the spies he betrayed.7 Jan 20265 Jan 2026How the 1973 oil crisis made Nixon rethink timeWhen an oil embargo rocked the US, the president's radical solution was to make citizens start their working days an hour earlier – even in the darkness of midwinter5 Jan 202629 Dec 2025How fascist Lord Haw-Haw was tried for treasonWith his mocking English accent, the mysterious radio host broadcast to the UK from a German station, spreading rumours and exaggeration in the early days of World War Two.29 Dec 202515 Dec 2025The heist to reclaim the ancient Stone of DestinyIn a daring raid 75 years ago, four university students stole back an early symbol of the Scottish kings. It had been taken by an English monarch more than six centuries before.15 Dec 20258 Dec 2025The murder of gorilla researcher Dian FosseyThe pioneering primatologist destroyed the myth of gorillas as savage brutes before being killed by human hands, 40 years ago this month.8 Dec 20251 Dec 2025The long, strange success of the Grateful DeadThe band performed their first concert on 4 December 1965. In 1981, their leader Jerry Garcia talked to the BBC about how they became superstars but "never sold out".1 Dec 202524 Nov 2025How the Cabbage Patch Kids caused a near-riotXavier Roberts' cuddly-toy business grew into a billion-dollar empire in the space of a few years. Why did these dolls have Christmas shoppers scrambling to buy them in 1983?24 Nov 202517 Nov 2025The shocking downfall of Margaret ThatcherIn November 1990, the UK's prime minister made her tearful departure from 10 Downing Street. She was ousted by her own party, having been weakened by an unlikely enemy.17 Nov 2025...
