This is the origin story of a band - and fandom - like no other. Show more

They were more than a band, they were everything. This is how five boys and one fandom changed things forever. Show more

All respected fandoms have rules but with the dawn of social media sites like Tumblr and Twitter, Directioners had to lead the way for internet fangirls. Show more

The response to One Direction immediately inspired comparisons to Beatlemania - but is it fair to compare the two fan movements? Show more

Did One Direction peak in 2013? It did feel impossible for any band to be bigger than they were. Show more

It was the beginning of the end - but why did Zayn leave One Direction? Show more

The story of a perfect debut single and the start of a global fan movement Show more

This is not the end (it was just a hiatus) Show more

Why were One Direction - and their fandom - such a phenomenon? And can anyone fill the void they left? Show more