Sir Thomas More: Why He Became Tudor England’s Most Controversial Man
Sir Thomas More was brilliant, brave, and stubborn. He served his king with skill, but he would not betray his conscience.
UK History
The Fascinating Origins of British Pub Names: Lions, Kings & Curious Lore
Wander through any town or countryside in Britain, and you’re sure to pass a pub with a name that sounds … Read more
Geoffrey of Monmouth: The Man Who Made a King
Geoffrey of Monmouth shaped the legend of King Arthur, blending myth and history to craft one of medieval Europe’s most enduring national myths.
How King Alfred Defied Defeat and Built a Legacy
He built a kingdom of the mind.
And in doing so, he saved England.
Druids and the Soul of Wales
Explore the enduring legacy of the Druids in Wales, from ancient rituals to their influence on modern Welsh culture and traditions.
Vortigern: The Controversial King of Post-Roman Britain
Vortigern’s bargain with Hengist solved a winter crisis and sparked a century-long conflagration.
Aethelflaed: The Warrior Queen Who Shaped Early England
Æthelflæd inherited a frontier province hemmed in by Danes and transformed it into the hinge on which England would later swing into being.
Hampton Court Palace: Is King Henry VIII’s Residence Truly Haunted?
Whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, a winter evening at Hampton Court might test your resolve.
Robin Hood and the Real Outlaws of the East Midlands
The Coterel and Folville gangs, operating in the turbulent early 14th century, embody the gritty reality behind the Robin Hood myth
Rum and Reform: The Transformation of Norfolk Island’s Penal Colony
In the mid-19th century, Norfolk Island, located 870 miles east of New South Wales, Australia, became the stage for a groundbreaking experiment in penal reform.