Ancient human figurines have been found. Some of the oldest known paintings in the world are in the Cave of the Castle, in Cantabria in the north of Spain. Thought to be more than 40,000 years old ...

Most people think of King John as the sniveling usurper who plagued Robin Hood, but the real man was far more complicated—and far more twisted.

The ancient city—in what is today central Türkiye—was abandoned around 1180 B.C. Modern researchers are trying to find out why. At its height, the ancient city of Hattuşa, capital of the ...

The public outcry over the felling at Sycamore Gap emphasised the attachment Britain has to its ancient landmarks, but what ...

For decades, stars have turned award shows and film premiere nights into glamorous red-carpet moments. But do you know the ...

Were these incredible historical figures actually people that don't exist? The jury's still out. Who are these historical ...

If you're going to run a May Fair, then run it in Mayfield. Not only can you close the High Street, you have the backdrop of timbered medieaval houses, the glorious St Dunstan's church and a selection ...

Architect, academic and author, Michael Fewer, takes a look at some intriguing and wonderful places throughout the island of ...