With metal detectors and patience, amateur treasure hunters unearth pieces of British history
Malcolm Weale was in a farmer's field with his metal detector when he unearthed a tiny and dirt-covered object.
Watch Kristen Bell find out her ancestor was a spy for the British: 'Wrong side of history' (exclusive)
Watch Kristen Bell learn her ancestor was a spy for the British and on the 'wrong side of history' in an exclusive 'Finding Your Roots' clip.
Greek Reporter1d
The Long Story of the Greek Cypriot Diaspora in the UK
The Greek Cypriot diaspora in the United Kingdom (UK) is one of the most vibrant and diverse communities in the country.
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A Short History of British Architecture: Simon Jenkins' book 'gallops along'
Now, he has written a short history of British architecture, aimed at the "intelligent layman". As Jenkins takes us through the various styles (Palladianism, the gothic revival, etc.), it sometimes ...
America Magazine29d
England’s ‘Catholic Moment’: What can the history of British converts tell us about American Catholics?
what might we learn from that period in British Catholic history? A caveat: According to all major Christian churches, it is theologically impossible to “convert” from one Christian church to ...
The Independent5d
How a lesbian helpline became a sanctuary for queer British women in the 1990s
It’s little surprise, then, that many of us remain unaware of the history of UK lesbian culture. We have no idea how women who lived discreetly through Section 28 – Margaret Thatcher’s bill ...