British History
Why "The Royal Oak" Is a Popular Pub Name in the U.K.
The story goes back to the English Civil Wars and a prince on the run
Help London's Science Museum Bring Britain's First Robot Back to Life
Eric impressed crowds in the 1920's by standing up, bowing, and shooting sparks from his teeth
For the First Time, See Two Early Medieval Books Written By Women On Display Together
The manuscripts detail the authors' experiences
Is There Such a Thing as a “Bad” Shakespeare Play?
More than four hundred years after the Bard’s death, the quality of his works is still a fluid scale
Four Hundred Years Later, Scholars Still Debate Whether Shakespeare’s “Merchant of Venice” Is Anti-Semitic
Deconstructing what makes the Bard’s play so problematic
Massive Roman Villa Found in British Backyard
One of the largest and best-preserved Roman homes ever found in Britain was discovered after a family decided they wanted to play ping-pong in their barn
A New Copy of Shakespeare’s First Folio Was Found in a Scottish Library
Only a few hundred copies still survive
Bullet Helps Revive Lawrence of Arabia's Reputation
A bullet from a Colt pistol found at the site of one of T.E. Lawrence's most famous battles helps verify the authenticity of his stories
Did Shakespeare Lose His Head?
Scans of the Bard's grave reveal that robbers may have stolen his skull two centuries ago
Johnny Rotten's Graffiti Made These Buildings Historic Landmarks
The Sex Pistols’ home and recording studio are now protected as a cultural heritage sites
French Theme Park "Battles" British Government to Keep Joan of Arc's Ring
After buying a ring purportedly owned by Joan of Arc, a French history park owner defies UK demands
Take A Trip Through 300 Years of Men's Fashion
At the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, a new exhibition highlights 200 styles, from military uniforms to punk jackets
Visit Richard III's Gravesite With This Bone Chilling 3D Model
The ruler's final resting spot is now publicly available for exploration online
Blokes with Metal Detectors Uncover Pieces of British History
Finds by amateur history sleuths shed light on the time when Anglo-Saxons clashed with Vikings
Researchers Seek Silly Sherlocks to Dig up Victorian-Era Jokes
Joke detectives are using the British Library to uncover what made Victorians chuckle
Heir to Punk Royalty Will Burn $7 Million Worth of Punk Memorabilia
Son of Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren says it’s to spite the Queen
A New Production of "King Lear" Features 18th-Century Special Effects
The Bristol Old Vic’s thunder run hasn’t been used since 1942
The True History of Suffragette
Emily Wilding Davison was a tireless and ingenious activist for the cause of women's suffrage in Britain
Queen Elizabeth I Held England’s First Official Lottery 450 Years Ago
The lucky winner took home a prize that included not just money, but also fancy dishware and tapestries
UNESCO Honors Winston Churchill's Writings With the Equivalent of World Heritage Status
Churchill's papers join the ranks of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, Anne Frank's diary and the Magna Carta
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