Explore the UK's Famous Deserted Medieval Village
Discover Wharram Percy, North Yorkshire's abandoned medieval village. Loved by walkers, it offers ancient ruins, free entry, and a fascinating 60-year archaeological history. Plan your visit today.
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Explore the UK's Famous Deserted Medieval Village
Discover Wharram Percy, North Yorkshire's abandoned medieval village. Walk through centuries-old ruins, a church, and learn its fascinating history. Plan your visit today.
Mike Wolfe's New Show Premieres February 22 on History
American Pickers star Mike Wolfe is back with a new History Channel series, 'History's Greatest Picks', premiering February 22. Explore legendary treasures and their astonishing stories.
Russia's Forests: 642 Billion Trees Shaping History & Identity
Sophie Pinkham's new book explores how Russia's immense taiga, home to more trees than stars in our galaxy, has shaped its history, wars, and national identity. Discover the forest's enduring power.
Six Affordable UK Country House Hotels with Spas
Beat the January blues with our pick of six charming UK country house hotels, each featuring a spa and rooms for under £160 per night. Perfect for a post-festive reset.
Thieves raid shop for £10k cards, miss £1,200 Pokémon card
Shocking CCTV shows thieves raiding a Beeston trading card shop, stealing £10,000 in stock but missing a valuable single card. Nottinghamshire Police are investigating.
History-Themed Park Wins Award, UK Branch Planned
Puy du Fou España, an immersive history park in Toledo, is crowned Europe's Leading Theme Park 2025. Its unique, ride-free model is now set to cross the Channel, with a major UK park planned near Oxfordshire from 2029.
Boulmer: Northumberland's 'Frozen in Time' Fishing Village
Discover Boulmer, a serene Northumberland fishing village with iconic blue boats, a smuggling history, and stunning coastal views. Perfect for a tranquil UK escape. Plan your visit now.
Boulmer: Northumberland's 'Frozen in Time' Fishing Village
Discover Boulmer, a serene Northumberland fishing village with iconic blue boats and a dark smuggling history. Perfect for a tranquil coastal escape. Plan your visit today.
1976: The Year of Heat, Punk and Political Upheaval
Relive the scorching summer of 1976, when the Sex Pistols shocked the nation, women fought for equal pay, and Britain faced drought and economic crisis. A year of phenomenal contrasts.
Welshman fathered 43 children in 81 years
The astonishing story of William Ap Howel, who had 43 children and 300 descendants at his funeral in 16th-century Anglesey. Discover the legacy of Britain's most prolific father.
World's first package holiday was an 11-mile alcohol-free trip
Discover how a Baptist preacher's 1841 train trip from Leicester to Loughborough for a shilling launched the global package holiday industry we know today. Explore the surprising history.
UK Property Hotspots 2025: Plymouth, Stafford, Wigan Lead Growth
New Lloyds data reveals the UK's top property hotspots for 2025, with Plymouth seeing a 12.6% surge. Discover where values soared and where they fell sharply. Explore the full regional analysis now.
US expat's UK culture shock over pillow sizes
An American woman moving to the UK reveals her biggest surprise: UK pillows are larger, making her US bed linen useless. Discover the everyday items that differ across the Atlantic.
US expat's UK culture shock over pillow and butter sizes
An American woman moving to the UK shares her surprising packing mistakes, from ill-fitting bed linen to wrong-sized baking trays. Discover the everyday items that aren't standard globally.
Roman history explains why New Year starts on January 1st
As we prepare to welcome 2026, discover the ancient Roman political crisis that moved the start of the year from March to January 1st. Uncover the surprising history of our calendar.
Freight crime costs UK economy over £1bn since 2020
Organised criminal gangs are targeting UK lorry drivers, stealing millions in goods and pushing up prices for consumers. Discover the shocking scale of the crisis.
Meteorite hunters vs science: The battle for UK space rocks
The Winchcombe meteorite's discovery, aided by doorbell cams, ignited a global hunt. Now, soaring prices threaten scientific access to these priceless solar system clues. Explore the new space race.
Three Quarters of Car Thefts Go Unsolved in UK
New data shows over 75% of car thefts in England and Wales were closed without a suspect. The Liberal Democrats demand a dedicated National Crime Agency unit to tackle organised vehicle crime.
Amateur historians reveal hidden 'engine room' of history
A new report reveals how amateur genealogists and local historians are driving groundbreaking historical research, uncovering vital stories missed by academia. Discover their untold impact.
Boxing Day origins revealed: It's not about the sport
A history expert explains the true medieval origins of Boxing Day, revealing it has nothing to do with boxing. Discover the traditions, dates, and how it became a UK bank holiday.
Imperial War Museum accused of 'woke' history reframing
The Imperial War Museum faces criticism for a new LGBTQ+ digital tour, with experts accusing it of 'reframing history' for 'woke appeal'. Explore the controversial exhibits.
Car theft crisis: 76% of UK cases unsolved
Shocking figures reveal over 92,000 car thefts went unsolved last year. The Liberal Democrats demand a new national police unit to tackle organised crime. #Crime #UK
Organised Crime Targets UK Building Sites Over Christmas
Security bosses warn organised crime gangs are exploiting the Christmas shutdown to steal high-value tools and equipment from UK construction sites, with losses potentially exceeding £100m. Learn how firms can protect their assets.
Gingerbread's Ancient History and Health Benefits Revealed
Discover how gingerbread, a beloved Christmas tradition, may aid digestion, lower cholesterol, and fight flu. Explore its rich history from ancient Greece to UK towns like Ormskirk.
2025 on track to be UK's hottest year ever
The Met Office confirms 2025 is tracking to beat 2022 as the UK's warmest year on record, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Discover the climate data and what it means for Britain's future.
How a Yorkshire trader brought turkey to UK Christmas tables
Discover the fascinating 500-year history of why Brits eat turkey at Christmas, from a Yorkshire trader's voyage to King Henry VIII and Charles Dickens. Uncover the true British origin of this festive staple.
DNA test uncovers long-lost cousin and family secrets
A journalist's MyHeritage DNA test revealed a distant cousin and unexpected Scandinavian roots, challenging his family's Cheshire history. Discover how a £25 kit can unlock your past.
Organised gangs steal a parcel every 7 seconds in UK
Shocking new footage reveals sophisticated parcel theft gangs terrorising Britain, costing £650m a year. A Channel 4 Dispatches investigation airs tonight at 8pm.
Kylie Minogue's Historic Christmas No.1 Crowns Four-Decade Reign
Kylie Minogue's 'XMAS' is the 2025 UK Christmas Number One, making her the first female artist with chart-toppers in four distinct decades. Discover the festive chart legends she beat.
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