A Brief Introduction to Castles of Legend
Many castles were associated with the stories of King Arthur and the evidence can sometimes be seen in their fabric.
Category: Archaeology
7 Archaeological Discoveries That Have Rewritten England’s Story
These digs across England have transformed our understanding of the past.
A Brief Introduction to Ancient Paths and Highways
From main roads connecting towns and cities to meandering green lanes and mysterious paths to nowhere, our highways and byways are steeped in history.
7 New Discoveries about Stonehenge
Stonehenge and its surrounding landscape have seen an unprecedented amount of research since 2005. One of the most significant strandsContinue Reading
England’s Record Breaking Heritage
The Guinness World Records celebrates 60 years of extraordinary achievements this week, from globetrotting explorers to sports heroes smashing records. InContinue Reading
6 Fascinating Finds from the London Wreck, 1665
Three hundred and fifty years ago, a second rate 72-gun warship known as the London spectacularly blew up after aContinue Reading
A Brief Introduction to Bronze Age Barrows
Discover how and why barrows were constructed during the Bronze Age.
6 reasons to support the Staffordshire Hoard
We have given £400,000 towards some groundbreaking research into the Staffordshire Hoard. It will lead to an online catalogue detailing every one ofContinue Reading
5 Plants the Romans Gave Us
Some of our most familiar plants and weeds were introduced when Britain became part of the Roman Empire.
Secret Underground Cities: Nottingham
1000 years ago Nottingham was known as Tigguocobauc: the house of caves. It’s likely the first caves were carved beneathContinue Reading