Historical figures

Who actually owns the land in England – and why is it important? Find out the history of land ownership in England.

All you need to know about Vera Lynn, the World War Two singer and superstar

In an attempt to turn the tide against the Nazis in World War II, Winston Churchill commissioned a top secret MoD project on Gruinard.

From the windswept moors to the rolling hills, Britain's landscapes have long inspired poets – but for some, they were more than just a muse

The world of archaeology isn't exempt from tricksters and forgers – as these notorious hoaxes prove.

Who inspired Richmal Crompton’s most famous and mischievous character 'Just William'?

Discover the dramatic range of hills that inspired CS Lewis, JRR Tolkien and Edward Elgar to create some of the greatest works in the English canon

All you need to know about the real Ten Pound Poms

Six clans that shaped modern Scotland

There's more to Easter than chocolate and egg hunts – find out the history and traditions behind the festival and cultural holiday

Tales of witchcraft are woven into our rural history, but what is the truth about magic in the countryside? Dr Suzannah Lipscomb sheds fresh light on myths about witches and the people who hunted them

Words of wisdom from the iconic wartime leader Winston Churchill

Celebrate the Cornish day with our guide to St Piran's Day which looks at the patron saint of Cornwall and popular traditions.

We're all familiar with the hit ITV drama The Durrells, but who were the Durrells and how true to life is the show?

Kings and queens might lead glamorous lives, but their deaths aren't always so dignified. From bizarre accidents to truly gruesome ends, history is full of monarchs who met a fate stranger than fiction

Discover quotes that capture the beauty of country living from the best-selling fiction writer of all time, Agatha Christie

Celebrate Wales' national day with our guide to St David's Day which looks at the history of the patron saint of Wales and popular Welsh traditions.

From bloody battles to brutal purges, some of history’s most famous monarchs were defined by their deadly actions. But which ruler truly earned the title of the deadliest of all?

A visit to the Story of Emily in Cornwall is a great way to mark International Women's Day on 8 March.

The images have been released as part of Historic England's acquisition of a renowned photographic collection.

Discover these words of wisdom from one of the world's most famous authors, Charles Dickens

Archaeologists believe they've found the West Sussex residence used by King Harold during the Norman Conquest, thanks partly to the location of a loo