Tag Archives: UK History

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

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

Geoffrey of Monmouth: The Man Who Made a King

Geoffrey of Monmouth shaped the legend of King Arthur, blending myth and history to craft

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

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

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

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

Battle Sites of King Arthur Against the Anglo-Saxons

King Arthur's legendary battles against the Anglo-Saxons have left an indelible mark on British cultural