England
The Surprisingly Radical Roots of the Renaissance Fair
The first of these festivals debuted in the early 1960s, serving as a prime example of the United States' burgeoning counterculture
Lost Artemisia Gentileschi Painting Discovered in English Palace's Storeroom
"Susanna and the Elders" was misattributed for some 200 years, first to a male artist and then to the "French School"
A Century Before the Residents of a Remote Island Killed a Christian Missionary, Their Predecessors Resisted the British Empire
When a white clergyman tried to punish captive Andamanese for their supposed misdeeds, they slapped him back
Virginia Woolf Scorned Fashion but Couldn't Escape It
A new exhibition investigates the Bloomsbury Group's relationship with clothing, accessories and sartorial social norms
Found in an Attic, Princess Diana's Iconic 'Black Sheep' Sweater Sells for $1.1 Million
The red jumper’s design came to symbolize the princess' relationship with the royal family
Where Can You Find the Oldest Cat Door on Earth?
The little opening for felines has a surprisingly long history
Manchester Museum Returns 174 Artifacts to Indigenous Australians
After years of planning, the museum handed over dolls, baskets, maps and other objects acquired in the 1950s
The U.S. Government Is Trying to Stop an Upcoming Titanic Expedition
A company is planning a mission to recover artifacts, including the famed Marconi wireless telegraph, in 2024
London Zoo Weighs All 14,000 of Its Animals, 'From the Tallest Giraffe to the Tiniest Tadpole'
The annual measurements help zookeepers track each animal's health over time
New Legal Challenge Reignites Battle Over Tunnel Near Stonehenge
The plan could threaten the landmark's status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
How a Victorian Dinosaur Park Became a Time Capsule of Early Paleontology
A new sculpture and an upcoming restoration are breathing life into the Crystal Palace Dinosaurs, one of 19th-century Britain’s most curious creations
Henry VIII’s Book of Psalms Reflects His Quest for Legitimacy—and His Fear of Death
Handwritten annotations in the Tudor king's psalter show how he looked to scripture to justify his break from Rome and the annulment of his first marriage
The Dog Who Served on Both Sides of the American Revolution
A newly discovered letter suggests a Newfoundland named Rebel accompanied both Continental and British officers into battle
See the Face of 24-Year-Old Bonnie Prince Charlie, Recreated Using Death Masks
The new recreation shows what the prince might have looked like during the 1745 Jacobite rising
Statues of Mick Jagger and Keith Richards Unveiled in the Duo's Hometown
The Rolling Stones bandmates both grew up in Dartford, Kent, where they met as teenagers
Once a Year, This 19th-Century Michigan Ghost Town Comes to Life
Last month, descendants of copper miners and history enthusiasts alike gathered for the 117th annual Central Mine reunion service
These 17th-Century Poems Painted Pictures on the Page—and Defied the Church of England's Rejection of Religious Images
George Herbert's shaped poetry subtly pushed back against the iconoclasm of the English Reformation
Archaeologists Discover 900-Year-Old English Cathedral's Hidden Medieval Crypt
The team also found the original foundations of Exeter Cathedral's high altar, Roman-era structures and empty graves
Iron Age Warrior Buried With a Sword and Mirror Was a Woman, Study Says
The unusual burial on a small island off of England sheds new light on women's role in Iron Age warfare
Remains of Chihuahua-Sized Dog Unearthed at Roman Britain Villa
The tiny pup was likely a beloved pet, not an animal bred for hunting or herding
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