In this video, medieval historian Dr Eleanor Janega takes us on a whistle-stop tour across London, visiting key historical sites and shining a light on the various communities of medieval London.

The Tower of Nesle, scene of the events, in 1650, shortly before its demolition. Watercolor by Fédor Hoffbauer. Credit: Fédor Hoffbauer / Wikimedia Commons Gallardet’s version—or rather Dumas’s, since ...

To mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, a new commemorative display of ceramic poppies will be installed at the heart of the Tower of London. Nearly 30,000 of the original ...

In 2014 the Tower of London was transformed with tens of thousands of ceramic poppies to commemorate Victory in Europe Day. This VE Day the landmark poppy exhibition will make a comeback to ...

It was a display that moved the nation and the monarch, a century on from the First World War. More than five million people, including Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, saw the sea of 'poppies ...

It certainly has the space. With 1,590 rooms, it’s Canada’s largest hotel. With its central location it’s also an ideal spot ...

Medieval manuscripts detailing unusual treatments – including an infertility cure made from weasels’ testicles – will feature in a new exhibition at Cambridge University Library. Curious ...

This majestic Flemish city is dotted with renaissance palaces, medieval churches, a brewery, and boasts plenty of great bars, good restaurants including one with a Michelin star and fascinating ...

A Man With a Palestinian Flag Who Climbed London's Big Ben Tower Is Arrested LONDON (AP) — A man was arrested early Sunday after he climbed the Big Ben tower at the Palace of Westminster in ...

The Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) has released the visitor figures of its members for 2024. The total ...

An extremely rare bejewelled ring that is believed to have belonged to a Medieval bishop is tipped to sell for £18,000 after being unearthed by a metal detectorist. Mark Sell was searching a ...