Spy fiction has captivated our imagination for decades, but the truth behind Britain's security service is even more fascinating... more

In our next episode of On the Record, we uncover the fascinating stories behind the UK’s security service, MI5. To... more

To mark Women’s History Month, we take a long view of working women. Our guest host, Jessamy Carlson invites... more

Join us for Women’s History Month as we explore the lives, struggles, and resilience of working women through the centuries.  

The National Archives holds over 4,000 boxes of letters, papers, and artefacts from ships captured by the British between... more

The National Archives holds over 4,000 boxes of letters, papers, and artefacts from ships captured by the British between 1652... more

Across more than 4,000 boxes in The National Archives sits a significant collection of letters, papers and artifacts... more

Join us for our upcoming podcast mini-series, where we delve into a remarkable collection of letters, papers, and artefacts from... more

With recruits from across its empire, Britain’s troops in the Second World War were a multi-lingual, multi-ethnic force. Among those... more

In this episode of On the Record, we take focus on the lesser-told history of the colonial troops, from East... more