England
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
How an English Exile Ended Up at the Court of Genghis Khan's Grandson
After leaving his home country in the early 13th century, the Englishman traveled to the Crusader states and served as an envoy of the Mongol Empire
How Many Died in Nazi Concentration Camps on British Soil?
The U.K. is investigating the death toll on the island of Alderney, which German soldiers occupied in 1940
See Stunning Tudor Tapestries Restored to Their Former Glory
The 13 panels are on view as a set for the first time in 24 years
Why a Trail of Life-Size Gorilla Sculptures Popped Up in London
The statues seek to raise awareness of wildlife conservation efforts in Africa
Roald Dahl Museum Apologizes for the Author's Antisemitism
Building on a 2020 statement from the writer’s family, the charity condemned Dahl's racism as "undeniable and indelible"
Is This a Recording of Banksy's Voice?
A new podcast claims to have unearthed a short interview with the artist that aired on NPR in 2005
England's 'Well Dressing' Tradition Features Striking, Elaborate Floral Murals
Also made with other natural materials, the artworks are used to decorate wells and water features around the Peak District
Hidden for 400 Years, Censored Pages Reveal New Insights Into Elizabeth I's Reign
Scholars used advanced imaging to read crossed-out, pasted-over passages in the first official account of the Tudor queen's time on the English throne
Why Do Archaeologists Rebury Their Excavations?
The practice helps preserve the site for future researchers, who might be able to assess the site with more modern tools and techniques
Rare Neolithic 'Polishing Boulder' Discovered in England
Used to sharpen axes, the 5,000-year-old polissoir is only the second of its kind ever found in the country
Giant Hand Axes Discovered in England Point to Prehistoric Humans' 'Strength and Skill'
A trove of artifacts found in a valley in Kent includes the third largest hand ax found in the country to date
Ornamental Hermits Were 18th-Century England's Must-Have Garden Accessory
Wealthy landowners hired men who agreed to live in isolation on their estates for as long as seven years
Archaeologists Discover 25 Mesolithic Pits in England
The 8,000-year-old pits shed light on a period in Britain that historians know very little about
1,700 Bottles of Sparkling Wine Spent Six Months Beneath the Waters of the Norwegian Sea
The stash was submerged some 111 feet deep in temperatures as cold as 41 degrees Fahrenheit
Bought for 38 Cents, Rare Harry Potter Book Could Sell for Thousands
This first-edition copy of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" is one of only 500 hardback copies printed
Forensic Artist Reconstructs the Face of a Teenager Who Lived 1,300 Years Ago
Researchers have spent a decade unraveling the mysteries of the girl's unusual burial site
Archaeologists Discover 4,000-Year-Old 'Dutch Stonehenge'
The ritual site was once used to determine the longest and shortest days of the year
Rare Roman Mausoleum Unearthed in London
Archaeologists say it's the most intact structure of its kind ever found in Britain
Nine Ways People Celebrate the Summer Solstice Around the World
Across the Northern Hemisphere, worshippers of the longest day of the year build bonfires, plunge into the ocean and visit prehistoric monuments
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