History

20th Century

The Anonymous collective became famous through its acts of civil disobedience. But what is the real story behind the creepy smiling masks worn by its activists?

Originally designed as a symbol for nuclear disarmament, it is now a widely recognised sign of peace.

The former military base Camp Zeist in the Netherlands was once lent to Scotland for the Lockerbie bombing trial

Paradise islands synonymous with hell? Welcome to the Spratlys archipelago, at the heart of a regional power struggle

Did you know that people from Cyprus can cross the border into the UK every day?

This vertical slum was a hotbed of crime, but also full of factories, cheap shops and a strong community.

How can you misplace 80km2 of territory?

A lord and his vassals live peacefully on the island of Sark where cars are not allowed.

Can a state in the EU prohibit women from accessing its territory?

If a woman gave birth at the top of Mont Blanc, what nationality would the child be?