Professor Diarmaid MacCulloch - one of the world's leading historians - reveals the origins of Christianity and explores what it means to be a Christian.
Listen to the Radio 3 series detailing key aspects of Henry VIII's 38-year reign.
The Radio 4 history programme takes a document as a starting point from which to shed new light on
past events.
The BBC and the British Museum have joined forces in an unprecedented partnership, focusing on world history. Listen to the programmes, browse objects from museums and audiences across the UK - and add your own.
From the Neolithic era to the present day, track British history with our interactive timeline.
Get the latest from Who Do You Think You Are? and learn how to trace your own family history.
Bring history to life with animated maps, movies, games, picture galleries, virtual 3D tours and more.