Tag: england
The Secret History of Witches
Persecution, torture and swimming "tests" - what it was like to be accused of witchcraft in 17th Century England?
Arundel Castle
Arundel Castle is one of England's Finest Castles, a truly English Castle. Take a journey with us around Arundel Castle in West Sussex, a medieval English Castle steeped in history, and home for nearly 850 years to the Dukes of Norfolk.
A Mini-Castle, Saved From Ruins, Now Fit for a New King
Architect Jaime Fernández restored a 250-year-old mini-castle from ruins to create a unique home with fossils embedded in the walls. He gives us a tour of Dinton Castle in Buckinghamshire, England, which is for sale for £765,000.
The Three Ravens: A Haunting 17th-Century English Folk Ballad
Explore the eerie beauty of The Three Ravens, a 17th-century English folk song that blends loyalty, death, and mythic imagery into a timeless ballad.
Inside Queen Elizabeth $5 Billion Buckingham Palace
Queen Elizabeth II was the longest reigning monarch in Britain’s history. She was famous and infamous around the world. She was not only the Queen of England, but also one of the richest people in the world. However, although living a life in the global p...
The Mysterious History of the Coronation Stone (The Stone of Destiny)
Ahead of the coronation of King Charles III, historian Dan Snow explores the fascinating and mysterious history of the Coronation Stone, also known as the Stone of Scone or the Stone of Destiny.
Unearthing the Horrors of London's History
Hundreds of ghost stories lurk in the shadows of London, England, but behind every myth and legend is the terrifying truth that sheds light on one of the darkest periods of this city's history.
King Henry VIII's Mother and Grandmothers
Elizabeth of York, Elizabeth Woodville and Margaret Beaufort crossed enemy lines to end the Wars of the Roses.
Lady Margaret Beaufort
Matriarch of the Tudors. Lady Margaret Beaufort was a major figure in the Wars of the Roses of the late fifteenth century, and mother of King Henry VII of England, the first Tudor monarch. A descendant of King Edward III, Lady Margaret passed a disputed...
Duchess Sarah Ferguson Reveals Most Treasured Advice From Queen Elizabeth
Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York shares some of her fondest memories of Queen Elizabeth II, including sending her videos of her favorite walks when she wasn't able to take her pet corgis out anymore, and tells Kelly a vital piece of advice from the Queen t...
Cornwall: A Celtic Nation Trapped in England
Cornwall, or Kernow in the Cornish language (Kernowek), is a Celtic nation in southwest England.
Inside London's 'zero waste' Restaurant
The FT's Daniel Garrahan and food critic Tim Hayward visit Silo, a 'zero waste' restaurant in Hackney, which rejects the bin, makes ice cream from waste bread, turns seaweed into pendant lighting and 'upcycles' used wine bottles.
Claridges Hotel
Extraordinary series that paints an intimate and revealing portrait of life at one of the world's most prestigious hotels.
A Virtual Christmas tour
As always, we’ve put our hearts and souls in to transforming Chatsworth in to a magical Christmas wonderland.