New research suggests Bayeux Tapestry may have been designed for a monastery dining hall. A professor argues it could have ...

New research by a historian from the University of Bristol offers an intriguing suggestion about one of history's biggest mysteries—the original purpose of the world-famous Bayeux Tapestry.

The Second Barons' War (1264–1267) was a riveting clash in medieval England. Barons, led by Simon de Montfort, challenged King Henry III's rule. It became known as a tale of power, betrayal, and ...

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On a gray afternoon in November, a group of 19 people took a walk through grassy fields to a remote Bronze Age stone circle ...

From Britain's distant Viking past right up to the D-Day landings, here are 15 of the most common misconceptions that many ...

Tucked under London’s Palace of Westminster— one of the most famous structures in the city and home to the Houses of ...

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Despite the best efforts of King Henry I (1068-1135) to line up his legitimate daughter Matilda (1102-1167) for the royal hot seat in the event of his death, Henry’s upstart nephew Stephen of Blois ...

Nestled in the heart of Suffolk, Lavenham is often described as one of England’s most picturesque villages. Famous for its remarkable medieval architecture, it has earned a reputation as “frozen in ...