The extraordinary story of the German foreign ministry official who, at risk to his life, spied for the Allies in the Second World War.

Genghis Khan was by far the greatest conqueror the world has ever known, whose empire stretched from the Pacific Ocean to central Europe, including all of China, the Middle East and Russia. So how did an illiterate nomad rise to such colossal power, eclipsing Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar and Napoleon?

A magnificent work of original research, unwinding history through cloth - how we make it, use it and what it means to us.

A groundbreaking book that explains how the world's history of empires still shapes our lives and politics today

The incredible story of Leen Sanders, a Dutch boxer who was spared to entertain the Nazi guards at Auschwitz and helped others survive.

On 26 November 2013, the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee Schiphol District's new barracks complex, the 'Koningin Máxima' Barracks, was officially opened. The opening of this ultra-modern barracks represents an ideal occasion to reflect on the history of the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee (RNLM) at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Since the first passenger flight on 17 May 1920, Schiphol has developed into one of the largest airports in Europe.

The RNLM has been responsible for border control at t...