14 November 1922: The British Broadcasting Company (later to become the BBC in 1927) makes its first broadcast from The Strand in London. Find out more about the history of the BBC with this in-depth online archive.
This annual event from the Royal Albert Hall pays tribute to the armed forces and remembers all victims of war and conflict.
Whether you're a history expert or novice, this is your chance to become a high street historian and discover the changing face of your local area.
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Rotten Romans, Terrible Tudors, Awful Egyptians and Vicious Vikings - they all bring history to life for kids in the popular CBBC series. In this clip, the Vikings hold auditions for their talent show, the V Factor.
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.
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