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.

There are several reminders of the Tudor period across Bristol from buildings to a toilet once used by Henry VIII ...

Teaching children traditional skills from history can be such a powerful way to blend hands-on learning with meaningful life ...

1933: Italian boxer Primo Carnera KOs American defending champion Jack Sharkey in round 6 at Madison Square Garden to become only the third European to win the lineal world heavyweight title. On the ...

Centuries ago, the site was home to St. Leonard's Hospital, a sprawling monastic facility that provided care to sick individuals and supplied meals for prisoners at nearby York Castle ...