November 2009 saw 20th anniversary of the collapse of the Berlin Wall, effectively ending the tense, nuclear-driven animosity of the Cold War period. Culture24 explored some of the best places in the UK to explore the 40-year conflict.

Culture24 looks to the skies and the RAF's struggle to prevent a Nazi invasion in the dark days of WWII.

During 1943 and 1944 planning and preparation for Overlord gathered pace in Britain as the whole south coast was transformed into a vast military camp.

December 17, 2003 marks 100 years since the Wright Brothers made the first powered flight. Check out our trail for the best places to be on this historic occasion.

In 1942 a largely Canadian force launched from the southcoast for a raid on Dieppe. Disaster followed: 907 Canadians were killed, many more were captured.

The Battle of Britain raged over the skies of Sussex and Brighton saw its fair share of bombing in the Blitz of World War Two. There were several naval bases in the area and there are a number of places where you can discover more about wartime Brighton.