Empress Matilda and ‘The Anarchy’
There were a number of medieval women leaders whose careers break the stereotypical mould.
There were a number of medieval women leaders whose careers break the stereotypical mould.
Discover the amazing sites that tell us about the culture, beliefs and society of Anglo-Saxon England.
Remains of Roman Britain can be found everywhere, from walls left in our cities to forts and villas in the countryside.
You might know the world famous site of Stonehenge, but prehistoric monuments and sites can be found all over England.
The Black Country in the West Midlands is roughly made up of towns of Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton.
County Durham, situated on the north-east coast, is bursting with stories from its historic past.
What can plant and insect fossils tell us about the way people ate? Our archaeologist, Dr Ruth Pelling, explains all.
There’s nowhere else quite like Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Here are some historic highlights.
From the Iron Age to the Industrial revolution, Shropshire is rich with remnants from history.
These 7 objects help to tell the history of migration journeys to England.