The story of Greek presence on the island of Great Britain is a tale of trading, entrepreneurship, religion, royalty and war.

When the Romans came to Britain, they were stunned to see how powerful local women were. After all, the majority of ancient ...

New findings increase the known length of the Roman Empire’s road network by more than 60,000 miles ...

The Saxons — people from modern-day Scandinavia, Germany and France — eventually colonized Britain, but there were fierce pockets of resistance from the Celts, especially in the far west of the ...

When you imagine life for ordinary people in ancient Britain, you’d be forgiven for picturing quaint villages where everyone looked and spoke the same way. But a recent study could change the way ...

Traditional crafts remain a living, vital tradition in Britain – and a crucial part of our present and our future.

Whether you're a history fan or just a curious traveller, the UK's historic landmarks offer an unforgettable journey through ...

The ruins of a prehistoric skyscraper: New research is revealing how Cornish tin appears to have boosted a long-lost Bronze Age Mediterranean civilization. This aerial photo shows that civilization's ...

Stonehenge, one of the most iconic prehistoric monuments in the world, has long captivated historians, archaeologists, and tourists alike. This ancient stone circle located on England’s Salisbury ...

New research revealing a major migration to the island of Great Britain offers fresh insights into the languages spoken at the time, the ancestry of present-day England and Wales, and even ancient ...

A rare gold coin from ancient Britain, struck by an Iron Age monarch who declared himself to be "mighty as the god," has turned up in Hampshire County, England, marking a stunning find. A metal ...