We take a look at the impact this important decade had on everyday life, exploring the architecture, décor and habits of a 1940s English home both during and after the Second World War. Read on to ...

With his monstrous but lovable features, green skin, and pro wrestler's build, the cartoon ogre Shrek remains instantly ...

Can you complete the jigsaw puzzles to reveal behind the scenes pictures? A first taste of 1940s life for our families. Play A 1940s street scene is recreated. Play Piece together one of the ...

The cover of the 'Who's Who of the Allied Governments in Great Britain' / edited by Joel Cang, 1940, photo: Paperback Cang escaped from Poland in 1939 with ... Archive/Getty Images The Polish-Jewish ...

The 1940s-esque musical numbers give all actors ... The strains of everyday life and world events on a fascinating group of roommates make the show an engaging watch for any viewer.