British History
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
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
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
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
The Unlikely, Enduring Friendship Between Ireland and the Choctaw Nation
One act of generosity during the Great Famine forged a bond that transcends generations
New Legal Challenge Reignites Battle Over Tunnel Near Stonehenge
The plan could threaten the landmark's status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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
Loch Ness Monster Lovers Come Together for Biggest Hunt in 50 Years
Volunteers will convene in the Scottish Highlands armed with drones, hydrophones and other technologies
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
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