The jewel measures 2.4 by 1.2 inches (6.2 by 3.1 centimeters). Its design consists of dozens of small cells filled with ...

England’s path to unity began after Rome’s 5th-century withdrawal, when Angles and Saxons formed rival kingdoms like Mercia, ...

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 ...

However, it was King Aethelstan who first united England as one country in 927 AD, meaning 2027 will be the 1,100th ...

England could get a new bank holiday to celebrate the country's first king, with an anniversary about to raise awareness of ...

WINCHESTER Cathedral has begun reinterring the bones of medieval bishops and royals after a decade of work. The cathedral's Mortuary Chests Project, which began in 2012, is one of the longest research ...

The famous helmet from the ship burial at Sutton Hoo in England may be evidence that Anglo-Saxon warriors fought as mercenaries for the Byzantine Empire in the sixth century, a new study finds. The ...

Gunnar Henderson will be one of the highest-paid arbitration-eligible Orioles in his first year of the process.

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

From 7th century gold to 1980s toys, Norfolk museum curators have revealed their favourite new objects which entered the county's collections ...

Discover the significant world events, notable birthdays, and notable deaths that occurred on January 5. Check what happened today in history here.

A huge battle where thousands died took place in the fields of Merseyside before it was “hushed up” for centuries, an historian has claimed. The Battle of Brunanburh is the principal name given to a ...