Great Adventures: Annie Londonderry

Trouble with the neighbours

If you know someone called Carter, Francis or Mortimer, then

Snapshots

One of Nelson’s former flagships, HMS Foudroyant, lies helpless on

I Read the News Today

Weird and wonderful, it all happened in June

Yesterday’s Papers

The Allies launch a dramatic assault, marking the beginning of the end of the war

Graphic History

For the first time, every member of every household in England and Wales surrendered their personal details to the government, setting the format for all future censuses

What Happened Next...

The murder of Bobby Kennedy while he was on the campaign trail shocked the world, and set an important precedent

The Extraordinary Tale of...

The Venetian libertine spent his days seducing hundreds of women, gambling and travelling the continent

The Hundred Years’ War

After the Norman conquest, France and England shared culture, language and Royal bloodlines. Some 300 years later, a dispute over who should claim the crown of France sparked decades of conflict

TIMELINE Britain v France – a millennium of conflict

From battles and bloodshed to squabbles and snubs, the “most dear enemies””of Europe, have found plenty to fight about over the years

The search for Imhotep

From the dawn of civilisation, to the age of Cleopatra, and eventually to modern movie myth, one man’s name repeats itself – but who was the real Imhotep?

In Pictures: The Summer of Love

Thanks to the Beatles, a splendid time was guaranteed for all during 1967’s Summer of Love, writes Paul McGuinness

Nazis in New York City

Operation Pastorius was a sabotage mission built on lies and deceit, but little did its organisers know that it would end in a betrayal of the worst kind

Top 10: Diet fads

For those who don’t fancy ‘eat well and exercise’, these historic weight-loss schemes provide a tantalising alternative

The History Makers: Victoria and Albert

Unlike many royal marriages, Victoria and Albert’s union was a real-life love story. The happy couple idealised family life and championed educational reforms and new technology. Yet, as Lottie Goldfinch reveals, things weren’t quite as perfect as they were portrayed

Ask the Experts

Social historian, genealogist and author of Mr Darcy’s Guide to

In a Nutshell

It was only through bloodshed and tyranny that democracy evolved

How Did They do That?

This unique complex is one of the most celebrated in Japan

On our Radar

What’s caught our attention this month…

Britain’s Treasures

Explore one of Glasgow’s top attractions, the Kelvingrove Museum, which has something for everyone – and an equally colourful history

Books

The 1917 Battle of Passchendaele was part of one of

Letters

Get in touch – share your opinions on history and our magazine

Photo Finish

Frederick Hooper eats from a tin of Heinz baked beans

Introduction

In history, there are rarely any clear answers. It’s up to us to piece together what evidence we have to draw the most likely conclusions about objects, events and people, in much the same way that a detective solves crimes. This gets especially difficult when there are no photographic or written documents to refer to – but then again, sometimes even video footage can’t be trusted. Here are 50 of history’s most perplexing mysteries…