British History
The Black Sailor Whose Heroic Actions During a Shipwreck Made Him an Instant Celebrity of the Roaring Twenties
Lionel Licorish earned accolades for rescuing as many as 20 passengers from the wreckage of the S.S. "Vestris"
See a 17th-Century Portrait Restored to Its Original Appearance, Minus Lip Fillers and Other Touch-Ups
Conservators removed cosmetic changes made to a painting of English aristocrat Diana Cecil, likely to match 19th-century beauty standards
Banksy's Brexit Mural in Dover Has Been Demolished
Contractors are working to determine whether restoration of the piece's remains is possible
Princess Diana's Engagement Portrait Blouse Is for Sale
Diana wore the garment for a portrait that officially announced her engagement in 1981
The Ten Best History Books of 2023
Our favorite titles of the year resurrect forgotten histories and illuminate how the United States ended up where it is today
How Cabinets of Curiosities Laid the Foundation for Modern Museums
An exhibition at LACMA examines the legacy of Dutch colonization through a fictive 17th-century collector's room of wonders
How Princess Diana's Death Transformed the Royal Family
The last season of "The Crown" will examine the aftermath of the beloved royal's death in a car accident in 1997
Hadrian's Wall Damaged by Sycamore Gap Tree Felling, Inspection Confirms
Cut down by a chainsaw, the beloved tree fell atop the 1,900-year-old Roman wall in September
Sealed French Love Letters Read for the First Time in 265 Years
Written during the Seven Years' War, the letters offer rare insights into the lives of everyday people during wartime
The Unsung Hero Who Saved Thousands of Children During the Holocaust
Truus Wijsmuller spirited Jewish refugees to safety and stood up to the architect of Adolf Hitler's "Final Solution"
Hidden Demon Revealed in the Shadows of a Joshua Reynolds Painting
Conservators have restored the malignant spirit, which generated controversy among 18th-century audiences
You Could Own Rare Artworks Celebrating Canine Companions
An upcoming "Dog Sale" at Bonhams Scotland features 250 paintings, sculptures and more
An Early Charlotte Brontë Story Speaks to the Author's Lifelong Fascination With the Supernatural
The 1830 account details an eerie encounter with a stranger who predicted the death of the writer's father
What Emoji Tell Us About the History of Tea
From ancient China to 20th-century America, the aromatic beverage has undergone a dramatic evolution
Watch the New Trailer for the Final Season of 'The Crown'
Part one of the new season will follow Princess Diana through the final weeks of her life in 1997
Did Shakespeare Perform on These Newly Discovered Floorboards?
A historic theater in England claims to have found the Bard’s only surviving stage
Rare 1,000-Year-Old Brooch Goes on Display in England
A metal detectorist unearthed the silver and copper artifact on a farm in Somerset in 2020
London's Historic Old War Office Building Becomes a Luxury Hotel
The building is connected to Winston Churchill, Ian Fleming and other famous figures
Secret World War II-Era Tunnels Could Become a London Tourist Attraction
Built as a shelter during the London Blitz, the subterranean network could open as an immersive experience
Two 1,800-Year-Old Roman Cavalry Swords Unearthed in England
The long, slender weapons were likely carried by Roman soldiers on horseback
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