British History
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
A Brief History of Plaid
From highlanders to hipsters
Six Degrees of Francis Bacon Is Your New Favorite Trivia Game
Move over, Kevin!
Mummies May Have Been Scattered Across Bronze Age Britain
Skeletal analysis hints that, intentional or not, mummification may have been more common than previously thought
It Just Got Easier to Visit the Place Where Napoleon Was Exiled (the Second Time)
Remote, rugged, finally accessible — St. Helena will soon have its first-ever airport
A 13th-Century Sword Is Giving Historians a Headache
The sword's inscription is an 800-year-old mystery
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