Open Search is a new browser feature that has been integrated into the latest version of Internet Explorer, Firefox and other web browsers. By integrating a search option directly into your browser window, and allowing you to select from a drop down list of search providers, Open Search gives you the ability to search a number of online resources quickly and efficiently. By adding The History Channel to your list of Open Search providers you will be able to search our entire datebase no-matter where you are on the web. You'll have instant access to over 30,000 encyclopedia entries, features, microsites, games, television programmes, competitions and more. Getting The History Channel Open Search added to your browser is easy.

First make sure you are using one of the following supporting browser types

• IE 7.0
• Firefox 2.0

Then click here and you will be asked to confirm you want to add The History Channel Open Search to your browser. Click the Add button

And that's it!

You are now ready to start using The History Channel Open Search. Go to your browser's search box and type in the text you wish to search and using the drop-down select THC Search. Anytime you wish to perform a historical search you can directly from your browser without having to go to www.thehistorychannel.co.uk