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Prayer Book Owned by Thomas Cromwell, Adviser to Henry VIII, Was Hidden in Plain Sight for Centuries
The Book of Hours appears in a famous painting of the Tudor statesman
Enslaved by George Washington, This Man Escaped to Freedom—and Joined the British Army
Harry Washington fought for his enslaver's enemy during the American Revolution. Later, he migrated to Nova Scotia and Sierra Leone
Could You Survive the Black Death, the Sack of Rome and Other Historical Catastrophes?
A new book advises readers how to successfully navigate deadly disasters of the past
Why Did the Romans Cover Bodies With Gypsum?
Researchers are using 3D scanning technology to learn more about the plaster casts
U.K. Museum Recovers 15th-Century Altar Panel Almost 50 Years After It Was Stolen
The piece was about to go to auction when researchers noticed similarities to another panel at the York Art Gallery
Medieval Manuscript Reveals 15th-Century Comedy Routine
Written to be performed live, a medieval minstrel's jokes poked fun at the powerful
4,000-Year-Old DNA Is the Oldest Evidence of Plague in Britain
Scientists found DNA of the plague-causing bacteria in the teeth of three Bronze Age people buried at two different sites
Buckingham Palace Refuses to Repatriate Remains of Ethiopian Prince
Taken from his home as a small child, Prince Dejatch Alemayehu died in England at age 18
Was the 1623 Poisoning of 200 Native Americans One of the Continent's First War Crimes?
English colonists claimed they wanted to make peace with the Powhatans, then offered them tainted wine
Rare 'Technicolor' Rainbow Sea Slug Found in England
It's only the fourth record of the species in the U.K., and experts say it's a sign of warming waters due to climate change
'Irreplaceable' Artifacts Stolen From a Museum in Sheffield, England
The 12 items are part of the region's rich history as a metalworking capital
See Tables Crafted From Human Tissue, a Toad With Eggs on Its Back and More at This London Museum
The newly reopened Hunterian Museum acknowledges the ethical quandaries posed by its collection of anatomical specimens
See Charles III's Official Coronation Portraits
Hugo Burnand prepared meticulously for his brief photo session following Saturday's ceremony
These Ninth-Century Coins Change Our Understanding of Alfred the Great
Two men are now facing jail time for trying to illegally sell 44 coins worth approximately $960,000
The Real History Behind 'Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story'
The new spinoff follows the royal matriarch as she falls in love with George III and navigates his worsening mental illness
A Not-So-Brief History of British Coronations
Ahead of Charles III’s ceremony, here's what you need to know about the origins and evolution of the centuries-old tradition
You Can Buy Freddie Mercury's Handwritten Lyrics, Costumes and More
More than 1,500 items once belonging to the famed British singer are going to auction
You Can Book Uber's Horse-Drawn Carriage Ahead of Charles III’s Coronation
One driver—and a team of four white horses—will be available in the days leading up to the ceremony
Researchers Find Hidden Markings on the Stone of Destiny, Sacred Slab Used in British Coronations
Ahead of the crowning of Charles III on May 6, experts analyzed the stone with cutting-edge technology
Roman Mosaic Revealed at Shopping Mall in England
First discovered in the 1980s—then covered back up—the mosaic will now be displayed under a layer of glass for all patrons to see
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