Today in History for Aug. 13: In 1521, Spanish conqueror Hernando Cortez captured present-day Mexico City from the Aztec Indians. In 1792, French revolutionaries imprisoned the royal family. In 1812, ...

Few places in the world are more deeply entwined with the history of the Norman Conquest than Battle and the surrounding area ...

August will see a number of fan-favourite shows returning to our screens, including the Nicola Walker-led crime series Annika ...

Edinburgh Castle is one of Scotland's best-known landmarks. Dating back to the 11th century, a castle has stood on this site ...

More than 700 'commoners' in Hampshire's New Forest are seeking to be recognised by the government as a 'national miniority'.

Legendary for his cruelty, disloyalty, and tendency to stuff his own pockets, England's most hated monarch usurped his way to ...

Cradled in-between the East and West hills you'll find Hastings Old Town. This is the bit of the town that pre-dates the 19th ...

From classic bucket and spade days by the sea to wildlife spotting and heritage walks, it’s a county you’ll return to for ...

Princess Diana spent part of her childhood in a residence in Northamptonshire, a region in central England between Cambridge ...

Following a warm, dry summer, Saturday, Oct. 14, in the year 1066, was a cool, dry day in southern England. It is thought to ...

The gothic revival mansion, once home to King Edward VIII, is situated in Windsor Great Park.