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Researchers uncover new threat to Roman Army troops stationed at Hadrian’s Wall: intestinal parasites
The universities of Cambridge and Oxford analysed sediment samples from a Roman fort – and discovered something interesting
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King Charles once completed an Arctic ice dive – in a bowler hat. Watch the incredible video
In a new documentary, King Charles sits down with Steve Backshall to reflect on his royal tour in the Canadian Arctic
Who do the Royal Family send Christmas cards to? And can members of the public receive one?
With a fresh wave of personal Christmas greetings being released from the Royal Family, we look back at the history of the tradition – from official scenes of pomp and grandeur to glimpses behind palace doors
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“He hauls out the wrinkled snout of a primeval beast.” There’s a hidden vault of weird and deadly creatures in this world-famous museum
Venture into the bowels of London’s Natural History Museum and you’ll discover a realm of deep-sea monsters and rarely seen oddities
10 of the most mysterious and impressive Neolithic monuments to visit in Britain and Ireland now
Stone circles, long barrows and sacred sites – Ellie Tennant picks remarkable Stone Age creations to visit in Britain and Ireland
Witches, dragons and giants – we hunt for history's most terrifying beasts with a monster expert
Britain is a land populated by dragons, giants, selkies and supernatural beings – or so the legends go. Kevin Parr meets Monsterland author Nicholas Jubber to hunt for otherworldly creatures
Why dark chocolate is even better for you than previously thought – giving us even more reason to break into it this Christmas
Dark chocolate boasts heart-healthy flavanols, antioxidants and minerals... and researchers now say it could be linked to slower ageing
How tall is Prince Harry? And how does he stack up against other British royals?
He's shorter than his brother, but still towers above his father and other family members
“It cost me my eyebrows.” This thrilling and ‘anarchic’ blazing barrel event may be Britain’s craziest festival
Once a year, in a thrilling spectacle, the Devon town of Ottery St Mary is set aglow
by flaming tar barrels carried through the streets. Pat Kinsella joins the fiery festivities
10 Hollywood actors you never knew were British
From silent-era stars to Golden Age icons and modern-day faces, these Hollywood greats' origin stories may well shock you, writes Sean Wilson
I spent 3 days hiking England's answer to the Salem witch trials. It was as creepy as it sounds
Eerie rock formations, vanishing streams, sinister twists… Vivienne Crow experiences all and more on a
fantastical three-day tour in the Forest
of Bowland and Yorkshire Dales
Whale head the length of a minibus unearthed in Cornwall. Here's how it got there
A hunt to uncover the truth about a huge buried whale’s head proved more than fruitful for Cornish journalist Jemma Woodman.
This last-minute Christmas gift will get the whole family talking (and it's not what you think)
It has its own king and a population of 3. Discover England’s weirdest island
Dixe Wills ventures to England’s most unusual tiny isle: Piel Island
"At speeds in excess of 200mph it will power down, headfirst, into the wing of its prey" – 12 deadliest birds of prey in the UK
Screaming banshees, horse skulls and faery trees: 6 eerie and downright creepy rituals and superstitions
You'll find plenty of rural beliefs and superstitions across Britain – with some still being honoured today
46,780 oysters released in Scottish estuary thriving, say experts. Here's why that matters
European flat oysters reintroduced to Scotland's Firth of Forth will help filter water, store carbon and enhance biodiversity, say experts.
18 famous rock star graves: Iconic pilgrimages every true rock 'n' roll fan should make
From Bowie to Bolan, Mercury to Winehouse, experience the UK’s poignant pilgrimages to its most beloved musical visionaries
How to tell if your dog is cold – don't wait for the shivering to start
If your dog is shivering then it's already getting far too cold – here's how to quickly spot the signs of heat loss
30 best-ever Christmas jokes - perfect for crackers
A festive collection of groan-worthy gags guaranteed to delight anyone who loves nature, history, wildlife and the great outdoors.
“Might the builders of Stonehenge have been inspired by visions triggered by magic mushrooms?” The influence of psilocybin on UK culture – and what its future could look like
Is it time to reconsider the role of psychoactive fungi? Joe Pontin explores the history, cultural impact and possible future of liberty cap or ‘magic’ mushrooms
The greatest folk songs ever written? Discover 14 beautiful melodies that still give us goosebumps
From Scotland's lochs and Japan's cherry blossoms to sea shanties and ballads passed down though generation, these are the world's most enduring folk songs
10 famous people Catherine, Princess of Wales is related to, from USA television royalty Ellen DeGeneres to literary icon Jane Austen
Some of Kate Middleton’s extended family are huge Hollywood stars
“If community projects are not well-supported, our countryside will be a bleaker place.” John Craven on the hidden infrastructure gap in rural areas
As post offices and hospitals close, rural residents are left at a huge disadvantage, says John Craven