Historian Nicholas Higham speaks to Laura Reid about how the country’s transition from Roman Britain to the Anglo-Saxon era marked the beginnings of Englishness.

But the secret behind the name of one of Southampton͛s most picturesque historic streets has absolutely nothing to do with seafood. The real story behind the name Winkle Street is a tale of linguistic ...

This charming market town in the West Midlands should be a contender for the prestigious title of UK town of culture, as it showcases a range of unique heritage and vibrant community.

While working on the HS2 high speed railway project in the UK, archaeologists made discoveries of national significance, uncovering a large Anglo-Saxon burial site in Wendover, Buckinghamshire. Almost ...

Does anyone else get a little weary of the peanut gallery every time a court issues a ruling on a matter of national interest ...

In the 400s, the Western Roman Empire abandoned Britain to its own devices. Twin brothers Hengist and Horsa saw an opportunity to lead an Anglo-Saxon invasion and reshape England’s identity. But ...

Japan's imperial ambitions in Pacific Asia from the 1880s to 1945 were shaped by a web of strategic alliances, racial politics, and great-power rivalries ...

Former BVB professional Donyell Malen moved to AS Roma on loan in the winter. There, his coach employed a certain trick – and ...

HERE are the words that Tacuma Ogunseye used in an email to me on March 6, 2018 at 9:21 PM: “The observations you made of his politics is correct. I remember ...

Medieval intrigue erupts into a brutal, cinematic battle as rival kings unite against Saxon invaders in an epic season finale ...

If these coastal bases did support North Sea raids, it suggests the Viking “shock” of the late eighth century had deeper roots in Roman-era networks, mercenary service, and shipbuilding know-how.

The uniqueness of Oxford's retail market is a major contributor to the city's success while other high streets are suffering, says an expert at property consultancy Vail Williams. Mike Watson, a ...