August 24th - August 30th

Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.

29th August 1882: English cricketers lose to Australia at The Oval. A mock obituary is published, leading to the creation of The Ashes series.

27th August 1939: The first test flight of a jet powered engine takes to the sky in Germany

24th August 1516: Ottoman forces defeat the Mamluk Sultanate at the Battle of Marj Dabiq