British History
Scotland Issues Formal Apology to Thousands Accused of Witchcraft
An estimated 2,500 Scots were executed as witches between the 16th and 18th centuries
Why Are Regency-Era Shows Like 'Bridgerton' So Popular?
An Austen expert and a period drama TV critic reflect on the enduring appeal of romance series set in turn-of-the-19th-century England
A 5,000-Year-Old Human Bone Was Found in the River Thames
Well preserved by mud, the femur dates to Britain’s Neolithic period
Leap Into the Surprising, Art-Filled Life of Beatrix Potter in a New Exhibition
The beloved author of "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" also wrote diaries in code, sketched fungi and raised prize-winning sheep
The Vietnamese Secret Agent Who Spied for Three Different Countries
Known by the alias Lai Tek, the enigmatic communist swore allegiance first to France, then Britain and finally Japan
How the Royal Family Uses Photography to Connect With the Public
An exhibition at Kensington Palace features images from the 19th century through today, including a never-before-seen portrait of Princess Diana
Meet St. Brigid, Ireland's Only Woman Patron Saint
The fifth-century abbess is stepping out of the shadow of the better-known St. Patrick
Amateur Treasure Hunter Unearths Rare 14th-Century Gold Coin
The leopard florin was minted in 1344 and is one of just five of its kind known to survive today
How Much Medieval Literature Has Been Lost Over the Centuries?
A new analysis suggests that just 9 percent of manuscripts produced in Europe during the Middle Ages survive today
Explore the Mysteries of Stonehenge at the British Museum
The institution's latest exhibition examines the history of the famous monument through the lives of the people who built it
The True History Behind Netflix's 'Vikings: Valhalla'
A spin-off of the long-running series "Vikings," the show follows a fictionalized version of Norwegian king Harald Hardrada
The Black Record Label That Introduced the Beatles to America
Over its 13-year run, Vee Jay built a roster that left a lasting impact on every genre of music
An Ornate, 5,000-Year-Old Stone Drum Is the U.K.'s Most Significant Prehistoric Art Find in a Century
Now on view in London, the chalk sculpture was buried alongside three children between 3005 and 2890 B.C.E.
A Tiny English Island Is Looking for a New Monarch to Run its Pub
Piel Island needs its ruler to manage its inn and maintain its campgrounds
Dozens of Decapitated Skeletons Found at Roman Cemetery in England
Uncovered at the largest burial site in Buckinghamshire, the bodies may have belonged to criminals or outcasts, researchers suggest
Why Researchers Are Clashing Over Proposed Identification of Captain Cook's 'Endeavour'
Australian archaeologists say they've found the wreck of the British explorer's research vessel. American scholars called the announcement "premature"
How Agatha Christie's Love of Archaeology Influenced 'Death on the Nile'
In the 1930s, the mystery writer accompanied her archaeologist husband on annual digs in the Middle East
Archaeologists Discover Foundations of Oxford University's 'Lost' College
Founded for Catholic priests, the institution was destroyed 500 years ago when Henry VIII established the Church of England
Meet the 'Most Important' Jewish Woman in Medieval England
A new statue honors Licoricia of Winchester, a 13th-century moneylender whose life illuminates the challenges faced by Jews at the time
Rare Henry Moore Sculpture Spent Decades Sitting on Mantelpiece at English Farm
A lead figurine by the famed British artist could fetch upward of $70,000 at auction
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