In 1928, the V&A acquired a previously unknown portrait. It shows the Black Jamaican polymath Francis Williams (c. 1690-1762), dressed in a wig, surrounded by books and scientific instruments. Fara ...

In contrast to Hitler's intention to use propaganda (as laid down in Mein Kampf) the British government stated it aimed to tell the truth. Originally broadcast 21 January 1940.

Scott Anthony, deputy head of research at the U.K. Science Museum Group, discusses 'The Story of British Propaganda Film,' which examines everything from overt propaganda in the U.K. tied to WWII ...

BBC Archive: Recorded 27 February 1940. WW2 Propaganda broadcast - 1940: Haw-Haw mocks British fears. Video, 00:00:32WW2 Propaganda broadcast - 1940: Haw-Haw mocks British fears Up Next.

During World War II German propaganda emphasized the prowess of the German army and contrasted it with the British and Allied armies who were depicted as cowards and butchers, or brave but misguided.

One of the most significant uses of propaganda was the response to the rescue of soldiers from Dunkirk in France. In May 1940, the Germans forced the French and British armies back through France ...

During World War II German propaganda emphasized the prowess of the German army and contrasted it with the British and Allied armies who were depicted as cowards and butchers, or brave but misguided.