In our new series, Charlotte Mullins explores the visual history of the British Isles in 50 treasures. Her second instalment ...

The Arms and Armor exhibit, including many pieces from the Higgins collection, is drawing longtime and new fans at Worcester ...

Whether through thorough excavations or accidental discoveries, archaeology has unveiled a wide array of ancient civilisations, cultures and traditions across the globe. Buried beneath layers of time, ...

There are certain accoutrements that rulers across time appear to have agreed are necessary symbols of power. You probably want a crown, which might be made of precious metal, leaves, or possibly even ...

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British folklore tells the story of twin brothers Hengist and Horsa, who led the Anglo-Saxon invasion of Britain. But were ...

Brentford has another special place in London’s ancient history (see below). Image: Matt Brown The streets of London are ...

In 2021, archaeologists made an extraordinary discovery, identifying a British cave dwelling as the refuge of an exiled Anglo-Saxon king. Once dismissed as a quirky architectural joke, this historic ...

Grave 109 at Oakington is a rare triple burial, holding the remains of a female infant, a young woman (left) and an older woman (center). Duncan Sayer The soldiers arrived in “three ships of war, with ...

The Canadian government has approved Anglo American Plc’s acquisition of Teck Resources Ltd., helping to clear the way for the creation of a US$50 billion metals giant focused on copper mines in Chile ...

Twenty-two pieces of silver bullion, including both raw ingots and flattened Viking arm rings, were discovered in the Galloway Hoard. Arm rings such as these, which are usually found in Ireland and ...