The Discovery of the Rooswijk Shipwreck
The wreck of the Rooswijk, which sunk in 1740, was discovered off the Kent coast in 2005.
Category: Archaeology
What Does the Staffordshire Hoard Tell Us?
10 years of research has revealed new insights into the nation’s largest Anglo-Saxon treasure.
Traces of the Vikings in England
Explore the archaeological traces and standing remains that tell us about Viking life and and culture in England.
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.
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.