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It was the childhood home of Diana, Princess of Wales as well as her final resting place – and you can visit the grounds
Inside Althorp, the country estate with plenty of royal connections
It was the past home of Diana, Princess of Wales and where an 18-year-old Queen Victoria learnt she was queen
How tall was Princess Diana? And why her true height often amazed people
The Spencers were surprisingly lofty.
“Unbelievable”: huge animal longer than bus seen leaping from Irish waters
No one knows exactly why these enormous sea creatures breach.
10 celebrities who refused or returned their Royal Honours
Not all celebrities accept the honours awarded to them by the Royals – with some even returning them later on
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Tallest royals in history: a look at the kings and queens who towered above the rest
We look back at Britain's royals who have stood out in history, quite literally, thanks to their height
How long has the Royal Family been going to Sandringham at Christmas? It turns out, it’s a fairly new tradition…
We tend to picture Sandringham as the Royals’ timeless festive retreat – but the tradition is actually a recent one (and it began for a surprising reason)
How many royal titles does Prince William have and what are they all – and what do they mean?
Prince William holds a number of royal titles – could you list them all?
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
Experiences
Hubble, bubble, toil and trouble: the real story of Britain's witch trials
Learn more about some of Britains most famous witches and wise men and the fate that befell them
"I survived Lyme Disease!"
All you need to know about this tick-borne disease from a man who contracted, diagnosed and survived it – Kevin Parr
Best nature and wildlife books reviewed for 2025
Our pick of the very best nature and wildlife books, including new releases – each with an expert editorial review.
Historical figures
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
“I’ve wandered into an oil painting.” Walk in the unspoiled English landscapes that inspired John Constable
Few artists are as synonymous with a place as John Constable. To celebrate a major Tate Britain exhibition marking 250 years since his birth, Ben Lerwill ventures to the open skies and slow waters of the idyllic Essex-Suffolk border
He gave us Auld Lang Syne and was known for passionate love affairs and bold, radical politics – just who was Robert Burns?
From humble Ayrshire beginnings to worldwide annual celebrations, we take a look at the life of Robert Burns, Scotland's favourite poet.
Interviews
“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
This author has sold 198 million books. Now he’s delving into the ancient unsolved mystery of Stonehenge
In his new novel, author Ken Follett breathes life into one of the greatest British mysteries: Stonehenge
“Dyslexia is my superpower.” Strictly champ Hamza Yassin on his childhood heroes, living in the Scottish Highlands and how he mastered wildlife photography
Wildlife cameraman and presenter Hamza Yassin’s new book inspires us to discover natural wonders on our doorstep
Opinion
“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
George Clooney’s suit, tennis balls, eco coffins… Why this classic British farming material is having a moment
The material is renewable, sustainable and biodegradable – and popular with celebrities, too
“Children young as 11 were advised to walk miles along unlit, dangerous roads.” Public transport is failing rural youth – here’s why a shake-up is long overdue
Limited public transport disadvantages rural teenagers academically and socially, says author Nicola Chester
Royals
Who will be the next Princess Royal?
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
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