On St George’s Day 1684 there was an explosion which destroyed the interior of Clifford’s Tower. At the time townsfolk used to toast the potential demolition of what they were accustomed to call the ...

Can't wait to celebrate Halloween? Book a getaway to one of these spots in the United Kingdom that blend spooky atmospheres ...

Following the death of her father, King Henry VIII, Elizabeth was third in line for the throne after her younger half-brother Edward and her older half-sister Mary.

Yet Wressle Castle is undeniably real, and though it's not typically open to the public, its iconic sandstone facade is ...

Turko-Mongol ruler Tamerlane destroys Baghdad, killing 20,000. 1540: Henry VIII annuls his six month marriage to his fourth wife ...

Period dramas have always attracted a considerable number of fans who enjoy historical storytelling, transporting viewers to ...

These English cities fought in the War of the Roses that ended in 1485 when Henry VII of Lancaster defeated Richard III of York. That led to the marriage of Elizabeth of York to Henry VII.

Today in History for July 6: In 1415, Czech reformer Jan Hus was martyred. He was condemned for heresy and burned at the stake because of his outspoken appeals for church reform and for political and ...