History

By David Fathers

What Is The Ancient Egyptian-Looking Building On The Thames?

Not as old as it looks.

By Dr Matthew Green

A Grim And Gruesome History Of Public Shaming In London: Part 1

Because Twitter wasn't the first place people are nasty.

By Rachel Holdsworth

Marking 75 Years Since The Second Great Fire Of London

Air raid sirens will sound tomorrow.

By Will Noble

What Is The Oldest Blue Plaque In London?

The answer's not straightforward.

By Will Noble

Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol?

The ultimate London Christmas story.

By Rachel Holdsworth

Uncover The History Of London's Boroughs With Tony Travers

Fascinating new book makes local government interesting.

★★★★☆

By Martin Davies

The Many Faces Of Sherlock Holmes

From silent movies to the Beeb's latest blockbuster.

By M@

8 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Christmas In London

Seasonal trivia with a capital flavour.

By Geoff Marshall

Video: What's Hidden In The Museum Of London's Archives?

A fascinating tour of the objects not on display.

By Rachel Stoplar

From Sewer Lamps To Sex Shops: Things You Didn't Know About London's Lighting

Find out what London and Thunderpants have in common.

By Will Noble

5 Great London Swindlers

Depending how you classify 'great'.

By Will Noble

How Did Soho Get Its Name?

Was it really a hunting cry?

By M@

A Sightseer's Guide To Samuel Pepys's London

Take a tour of the diarist's city.

By Will Noble

Chimps Throw Tea Party At Selfridges And Other Vintage London Xmas Videos

Courtesy of BFI and British Pathe.

By Stuart Black

Watch 70 Years Of Archive Football Footage

Historical and often hilarious films.

By Zoe Craig

Londonist Christmas Gift Guide: Book Lovers' Edition

Give the gift of London-themed reading this Christmas.

By Chris Lockie

Who Was St Botolph And Why Are So Many London Churches Named After Him?

Why was he so special?

By Laurence Scales

Mapped: London's Groundbreaking Moments In The History Of The Weather

Because everyone likes to talk about the weather.

By Londonist

Interview With A Stuffed Badger

We meet Bishopsgate Institute's new resident.

By Londonist

Mark The Anniversary Of The Tragic Crystal Palace Fire

79 years ago on Monday.

By Laura Reynolds

Step Into A Dickensian Christmas At The Charles Dickens Museum

Don't be a Scrooge.

By Zoe Craig

40th Anniversary Of Punk To Be Marked With Year-Long Celebration In London

2016 is the year of the safety pin.

By Stuart Black

Comedy Studios That Filmed Tommy Cooper And The Office Are Flattened

Goodnight Sweet Teddington.

By James Drury

London Was Always A Multicultural City, Scientists Confirm

Groundbreaking study of ancient skeletons.