History Pictures

Revered as the father of the nation, many subjects in his largely Buddhist kingdom regarded him as almost divine.

David Sim Oct 13, 2016

Taking archive images, photographer Carl Court revisited the streets of Soho to show the changing face of this vibrant area.

David Sim Oct 11, 2016

It is estimated that over 100,000 men and women were executed and buried in unmarked graves during the Spanish Civil War.

David Sim Oct 05, 2016

Peres, who shared the 1994 Nobel Peace Prize, was one of the country's most-admired leaders.

David Sim Sep 28, 2016

In a remarkable twist of history, British Jews who lost relatives in the Holocaust are thinking of becoming German.

David Sim Sep 21, 2016

The 36,000 items in the collection range from slave shackles to Rosa Parks's dress.

David Sim Sep 15, 2016

New book tells the story of the brave crew of a British tank called Deborah that took part in one the most momentous battles in history.

David Sim Sep 14, 2016

Sunday marked the 15th anniversary of the attacks which killed 2,996 people and injured more than 6,000.

Alex Wheeler Sep 12, 2016

The al-Qaeda assault, where 2,996 people died, remains the worst on US soil since Pearl Harbour in 1941.

Alex Wheeler Sep 09, 2016

The Normandy Tank Museum is closing down and selling off its entire collection at auction.

David Sim Aug 31, 2016

From mausoleums in Timbuktu to ancient monuments in Palmyra and the Bamiyan Buddha statues in Afghanistan.

Alex Wheeler Aug 23, 2016

Indonesia become independent from the Netherlands in 1945.

Alex Wheeler Aug 17, 2016

The train is thought to have been carrying gold, silver and paintings seized from Hungarian Jews.

David Sim Aug 16, 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi avoided direct mention of the Kashmiri unrest in his Independence Day speech.

David Sim Aug 15, 2016

Comfort women were forced into sexual slavery by Japanese military before and during the Second World War.

Alex Wheeler Aug 15, 2016

Place de la Republique's Marianne statue was a colourful, poignant tribute to victims. Not any more.

Alex Wheeler Aug 12, 2016

IBTimes UK looks back at the times of the leader who defied 11 American presidents.

David Sim Aug 12, 2016

During both ceremonies, Shinzo Abe pledged his determination to work toward a world free of nuclear arms.

Alex Wheeler Aug 09, 2016

As Japan's Emperor Akihito hints at abdication, we look back at his life and reign in pictures.

David Sim Aug 08, 2016

IBTimes UK looks back at the outbreak of Britain's worst civil disturbances in decades.

David Sim Aug 03, 2016

The bodies are thought to be the remains of Cylon supporters, following the failed coup in 632 BC.

Alex Wheeler Aug 01, 2016

Pope visits the Nazi German death camp where Adolf Hitler's forces killed more than a million people.

David Sim Jul 29, 2016

Moving portraits and stories of the last survivors who fought in epic struggle against the forces of fascism

David Sim Jul 20, 2016

IBTimes UK photo gallery looks back at Britain's involvement in the Iraq war between 2003 and 2009.

David Sim Jul 06, 2016

Ceremony in remembrance of the fallen of the bloody offensive of 1916 held at Thiepval Memorial in France.

Alex Wheeler Jul 01, 2016

Remembrance services held across UK and France to mark centenary of historic First World War battle.

Alex Wheeler Jul 01, 2016

Around 20,000 British soldiers were killed on the first day alone.

David Sim Jun 30, 2016

New book by historian Richard van Emden offers vivid impression of what it was like to serve in the Somme.

David Sim Jun 29, 2016

Founder's Day commemorates King Charles II escaping from parliamentary forces after the Battle of Worcester.

Alex Wheeler Jun 09, 2016

With walls peppered with bullet holes the Darul Aman is a symbol of failed attempts to bring peace to Kabul.

Alex Wheeler Jun 08, 2016