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?
Category: Archaeology
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.
13 Roman Ruins to Visit in England
Remains of Roman Britain can be found everywhere, from walls left in our cities to forts and villas in the countryside.
8 Things to Know About the Black Country
The Black Country in the West Midlands is roughly made up of towns of Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton.
County Durham’s Historic Past in 10 Sites
County Durham, situated on the north-east coast, is bursting with stories from its historic past.
How Human Faeces Can Preserve Plant Fossils
What can plant and insect fossils tell us about the way people ate? Our archaeologist, Dr Ruth Pelling, explains all.
4 Reasons to Visit Historic Cornwall
There’s nowhere else quite like Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Here are some historic highlights.