Terry Deary’s success is astonishing. He’s the author of a whopping 340 books, with 38 million sold in 45 languages. His ...

Horrible Histories The perils of comparing Trump to twentieth-century dictators.

The long-running children’s sketch show Horrible Histories will be rewarded for its "extraordinary cultural and social impact" with a special Bafta Award next month. Bafta cited the "joy ...

Included among the Slimy Stuarts, Smashing Saxons and Vile Victorians was the Troublesome Twentieth Century, featuring Neil Armstrong’s Apollo 11 weight-loss programme from 1969 – no willpower ...

Terry Deary has inspired generations to take an interest in the past. His book for adults digs deeper into horrible happenings.

“When people ask why Horrible Histories became a success, I point them to any 20th-century school textbook,” he says.

From the Savage Stone Age to the Terrifying Twentieth Century, via Awful Egyptians, Rotten Romans and Stormin’ Normans, for 25 years the Horrible Histories books and hilarious award-winning hit TV ...

Amanda Holden is learning about the sexy side of history in her new documentary series as she discovers how things have changed from ancient times to the 20th century.

We talk in-depth to Greg Jenner, the historical consultant on Horrible Histories. Discover how he managed to get the job, and the challenges involved in writing a historically accurate sketch show.

‘Horrible Histories’ on CBBC will receive a BAFTA Special Award as the historical sketch comedy program for kids gets an honor.