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How historically accurate is The Gilded Age? Did Britain’s aristocracy go to America to find wives?
Lavish balls, fierce social rivalries, and transatlantic ambition, HBO’s The Gilded Age brings to life a dazzling yet divided era. But how much of it is true?
‘Scratch Gloucestershire and find Rome’ – from sheep to byways, here’s how the Romans changed Britain’s countryside forever
The legacies of the Romans are all around the British countryside, as Adam Henson discovers
‘They discovered a dead python, a wartime hand grenade and a camper van’: How Britain’s waterways are being restored
As former industrial workhorses, Britain's canals now have a new lease of life through restoration and tourism
Lift weights and skip the afternoon coffee: These 10 habits will protect your body and brain from getting older
From boosting testosterone and strengthening bones, here's how you can defy ageing for longer.
Strawberries AND soft cheese? Make your own summer sandwiches with this delicious recipe
These easy-to-make summer sandwiches are perfect for a family lunch in the garden or a picnic by the river.
Buck Moon: How and when to see July's stunning full moon (and where it gets its name)
Everything you need to know about the Buck Moon, when it takes place this year and what the spiritual meaning is behind it
What will the future of farming look like? 10 things we learnt from one of the UK’s biggest farming events
In the first of our future of farming series, we report from the Oxford Farming Conference to see how the agricultural world is adapting
These are the healthiest tinned fish for you to try right now (and tuna's just the beginning)
From calcium-rich sardines to omega-3-packed mackerel, these tinned fish are nutritious, sustainable (if you shop carefully) and surprisingly versatile. Here's what to look for – and how to eat them
Did the Romans bring lions to England to maul criminals and prisoners of war to death for gruesome entertainment?
Lions are for their presence at the Roman colosseum, but did they ever make it to Roman Britain?
Don't let aches and pains ruin your life — try these 6 potentially game-changing fixes today
Top advice for reducing aches and pains
As temperatures rise, here’s how to help your garden wildlife in a heatwave – including the common myth you should AVOID
Wildlife can struggle from a lack of access to water or limited food sources during a summer heatwave, but there are plenty of ways you can help
It can fly at 61mph, has explosive acceleration and its powerful, sharp talons are able to crush and suffocate prey. Meet the phantom of the forest
Discover everything there is to know about the goshawk, an incredible bird of prey, including what it eats, how big it is, and how to identify it.
It's rarer than a white rhino, five times as heavy as a badger and has webbed feet – meet the otterhound
With their webbed feet, supersensitive noses and abundant energy, otterhounds were perfectly adapted to track their prey, but the dog is now disappearing in Britain. Lucap Rolant asks, can they survive?
Padel vs pickleball – what's the difference between these popular racquet sports?
Both pickleball and padel are becoming popular (and more accessible) alternatives to tennis – but there are some key differences between them.
"Fierce fight": diver films dramatic animal battle in Falmouth waters
Tompot blennies are usually doting dads during breeding season, but a marine biologist spotted fierce fisticuffs between two males off the coast of Cornwall.
"I had a feeling I would find something special": 2,000-year-old settlement discovered in Gloucestershire field
In 2023, metal detectorist Glenn Manning unearthed two Roman swords in a field near the village of Willersey – a find that led to the discovery of something even more astounding.
From Robin Hood's hideout to a tree that's worth nearly one million pounds, here are the UK's most famous trees
A selection of the strangest, most significant and best-known ancient trees growing in the UK’s forests, parks and gardens.
Planning to take your dog abroad on holiday? Veterinary surgeon explains what you need to know
Thinking about taking your dog abroad on holiday with you? Veterinary surgeon Antonia Nichols explains all you need to know - and why you need to start planning early
Suffer from insomnia? It could be what you wear in bed... Here's why...
Why what you wear in bed could be jinxing your chances of a good night's sleep
What's wrong with brachycephalic cats?
Do brachycephalic cats deserve their unhealthy reputation? We investigate
It's the size of a double-decker bus and weighs a mighty 7 tonnes. Meet the ocean giant that swims - rather leisurely it must be said – through UK waters
Get to know the world's second largest fish with our guide to Britain's basking sharks, including facts about the species and the best places to see them in the UK.
Find your inner caveman! Our prehistoric ancestors hold the key to health and happiness
Our prehistoric ancestors hold the key to health and happiness. Sam Pyrah reveals seven ways to go back to basics with your lifestyle
Morris Dancing is back and cool: how the young and stylish are breathing new life into an ancient folk dance
It’s as English as scones and cream, but Morris dancing was at risk of becoming marginalised. Now, as the folk tradition experiences a rural revival among the young, radical and stylish, photographer Rachel Adams meets those bringing Morris out of the past.
We dropped a dead whale to the bottom of the ocean. Here’s what happened next
Back in 2023, Countryfile filmed the UK’s first whale-fall experiment in the Celtic Sea. Ellie Harrison reveals what happened.
