Empress Matilda and ‘The Anarchy’
There were a number of medieval women leaders whose careers break the stereotypical mould.
Category: Archaeology
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.
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.
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.
5 Reasons to Love Historic Shropshire
From the Iron Age to the Industrial revolution, Shropshire is rich with remnants from history.
7 Places That Tell Us About the History of Migration in England
These 7 objects help to tell the history of migration journeys to England.