Wilhelm II (Friedrich Viktor Albert) was both a first and fifth cousin to England’s George V and the Tsar Nicholas II of Russia. Despite the barely concealed antagonism between the German emperor and ...

When Major Tim Peake blasted off into space in December 2015, he became the toast of the nation – and with good reason. Tim had, after all, become Britain’s first official astronaut. There’s just one ...

When it comes to discussing the history surrounding Nazi Germany, the creation of a popular fizzy drink probably isn’t the first thing that springs to mind. However, this did indeed happen during the ...

She may officially be Catherine, Princess of Wales, but many – even those in the media – still fondly refer to the future queen simply as Kate Middleton. It’s a testament to how intensely popular she ...