How Tutankhamun Influenced 20th Century Design and Architecture
From the most expensive jewellery and furniture to public buildings, learn now Tutankhamun inspired the world of design and popular culture.
Category: Archaeology
The Life and Times of King Alfred the Great
Explore the story of the Saxon King often credited with being the founder of the English nation.
Richard III: the Lost King
Learn more about England’s last Yorkist King.
How the Vikings Came to England
The Vikings have gone from Victorian villains to 21st-century heroes. But what of the real Vikings and their impact on England?
Anglo-Saxon Architecture: Understated Jewels of England’s Heritage
Discover the legacy of Anglo-Saxon architecture including some of England’s oldest standing buildings.
Explore England’s Hidden Past from the Air
Many archaeological sites are only visible from the air with little or no traces on the ground.
Empress Matilda and ‘The Anarchy’
There were a number of medieval women leaders whose careers break the stereotypical mould.
5 Sites That Tell the Story of Early Anglo-Saxon England
Discover the amazing sites that tell us about the culture, beliefs and society of Anglo-Saxon England.
9 Ancient Roman Ruins You Need to Visit
Remains of Roman Britain can be found everywhere, from walls left in our cities to forts and villas in the countryside.
Where to Find Ancient Prehistoric Sites in England
You might know the world famous site of Stonehenge, but prehistoric monuments and sites can be found all over England.