British History
Did Officials in Roman Britain Throw Condemned Prisoners to the Lions?
A key handle unearthed in Leicester suggests executions in imperial colonies involved wild animals
Overlooked Section of Hadrian's Wall Discovered Beneath Busy Newcastle Street
Routine work in the English city revealed a ten-foot stretch of the barrier that once marked the Roman Empire's northwest frontier
Mysterious Mound at English Manor May Conceal Remains of Medieval Castle
Archaeologists at Soulton Hall have unearthed sandstone walls and trinkets likely left behind by religious pilgrims
Amateur Treasure Hunter in England Discovers Early Medieval Sword Pyramid
On par with specimens found at nearby Sutton Hoo, the tiny accessory likely helped a lord or king keep their weapon sheathed
You Could Own a Slice of Princess Diana's Wedding Cake
The not-so-edible, 40-year-old piece of royal history is expected to fetch more than $300 at auction
One Hundred Years Ago, Northern Ireland's 'Unholy War' Resulted in a Deadly Summer
In July 1921, an outburst of sectarian violence in Belfast claimed 16 lives on the eve of a truce between Great Britain and Ireland
'The Green Knight' Adopts a Medieval Approach to 'Modern' Problems
A new film starring Dev Patel as Gawain feels more like a psychological thriller than a period drama
Widely Mocked London Tourist Attraction Closes Two Days After Opening
The Marble Arch Mound sought to invigorate a major shopping district in England's capital. Visitors called it a "bad Santa's grotto"
See the Palatial London Mansion of Thomas Cromwell, Adviser to Henry VIII
New research reveals what the Tudor statesman's 58-room estate may have looked like
Canterbury Cathedral's 12th-Century Stained Glass May Be England's Oldest
New research suggests four of the English church's intricate windows were in place when Henry II's men murdered Thomas Becket in 1170
Liverpool Loses Its Unesco World Heritage Status
The English city argues that redevelopment of its waterfront shouldn't disqualify it from the list
Deposed Ninth-Century King May Have Called This Cave Dwelling Home
New research suggests Eardwulf of Northumbria lived in the modified structure while in exile
London Rainstorm Reveals Trove of 300 Iron Age Coins
The "once-in-a-lifetime find" includes 2,000-year-old potins featuring stylized images representing Apollo and a charging bull
The Many Myths of the Term 'Anglo-Saxon'
Two medieval scholars tackle the misuse of a phrase that was rarely used by its supposed namesakes
Unraveling the Colonialist Myths of Nova Scotia
Planners saw the region as a blank space ripe for transformation: the perfect canvas for imperial fantasies
Gainsborough's 'Blue Boy' Is Headed Back to the U.K.—but Some Experts Fear for Its Safety
A 2018 panel of nine conservators "strongly recommend[ed] against lending" the fragile 18th-century portrait
Sand Dunes in Wales Preserved This Medieval Cemetery for Centuries
Erosion threatens to destroy the historic burial ground at Whitesands Beach in Pembrokeshire
2,000-Year-Old Sarcophagus Found in England Reveals Roman Burial Practices
A limestone coffin unearthed in Bath contains the remains of two individuals. Possible offerings to the gods were discovered nearby
Metal Detectorist Discovers Black Death-Period Coins
The treasure dates back to the reign of Edward III and probably belonged to a wealthy person in England
Letter From 'Father of Vaccination' Edward Jenner Sold at Auction
Jenner wrote that new research 'put a stop to the sneers' of 'little minded persons'
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