What do tampons and WWI have in common?

Video duration 0:53

Four surprising innovations from WWI Tampons, drones and more surprising innovations from World War One that changed the world.

Video duration 0:52

Tower of London illuminated for Armistice tribute About 10,000 flames will be lit every night this week to mark the centenary of the end of WWI.

Video duration 2:08

WW1 footage transformed into colour Silent film footage from World War One is painstakingly restored by Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson.

Video duration 4:20

The legacy of World War One World War One lasted for four years and had an immense impact on British society. Fergal Keane reports on the legacy of the conflict.

Video duration 2:29

The financial crisis before WW1 Before any shots had been fired, the City of London faced an unprecedented crisis as investors panicked at the prospect of war.

Video duration 2:35

'Dazzle Ship' recreated in Liverpool During World War One, some 2,000 warships were painted in bright colours to confuse the enemy. Now the technique's been recreated.

Accessibility links