Our experts offer their perspectives on aspects of history.

The forensic scientists
A crime scene, a victim and the evidence is gathering. A familiar scene from a TV detective series, but how do you deal with a crime scene and victim that's thousands of years old? Learn how in the science behind the forensics.

The nature of history
History isn't what it used to be. No longer dates by rote but DVDs and multi-media have brought history right up-to-date. Find out about the changing nature of history.

Icelandic eruptions
In 1783, toxic gases and sulphuric acid aersols drifted across Britain. Are we still at risk from icelandic eruptions?

Life on the wall - Vindolanda
Enter the personal world of the Romans, through their own words in life on the wall.