Volcanoes Caused Climate Shift That Led to Black Death
New research reveals how 14th-century volcanic eruptions caused a climate crisis, crop failure, and trade shifts that brought the Black Death to Europe. Discover the 'perfect storm' of factors.
New research reveals how 14th-century volcanic eruptions caused a climate crisis, crop failure, and trade shifts that brought the Black Death to Europe. Discover the 'perfect storm' of factors.
New research uncovers how 14th-century volcanic eruptions caused famine, forcing Italian states to import grain—and the plague—from the Black Sea. Discover the climate link to history's deadliest pandemic.
A London woman contracted a rare form of scabies from a fox that entered her home. Discover the symptoms, diagnosis, and why cases are rising in the UK.
A man has died and a 19-year-old was seriously injured after a retaining wall collapsed at a West End industrial site. Emergency crews worked for over an hour to free the trapped teenager.
A medieval skin disease, scabies, is surging across the UK, with cases in Devon schools. Doctors urge early treatment as diagnoses have more than tripled since 2022. Learn the symptoms and prevention.
Discover Blanchland, a fairytale Northumberland village built from a 12th-century abbey's stones. Explore its historic charm, stunning walks, and traditional pubs.
Explore Tintagel Castle, the legendary birthplace of King Arthur perched on Cornwall's rugged cliffs. Discover medieval ruins, Merlin's Cave, and plan your visit with our essential guide.
New BBC series Civilisations: Rise and Fall examines four ancient societies' collapse through contemporary lens. Streaming now on BBC iPlayer.
Chanel ambassador Lily-Rose Depp swaps high fashion for a shapeless medieval smock on the set of her new horror film Werwulf. Exclusive pictures reveal her dramatic transformation.
Hemsby residents watch their properties vanish as coastal erosion accelerates. Meet the retirees who bought doomed cliffside homes despite the clear danger.
Shocking research reveals medieval peasants on some estates had better sick leave entitlements than modern UK workers, with up to a year off. Discover how historical benefits compare to today's workplace rights.
Explore Warkworth, a stunning Northumberland village with a dramatic ruined castle, 12th-century church, sandy beach, and charming independent shops. Plan your perfect UK day out.
A medieval history expert reveals what Vikings really drank. Discover why mead's role was more symbolic than everyday in Viking society. Read the fascinating facts now.
Channel Islands airline Blue Islands ceases trading, cancelling all flights and leaving passengers stranded. Find out about refunds and alternative travel options.
Channel Islands airline Blue Islands ceases trading, cancelling all flights and leaving passengers stranded. Find out about refunds and alternative travel options.
A 16-year-old boy has died after falling from a Utah utility tower, echoing a similar tragedy from 2007. Community demands safety review. Read the full report.
Archaeologists uncover submerged Silk Road settlement beneath Lake Issyk-Kul, revealing medieval Muslim city destroyed by 15th century earthquake.
Discover the magical journey through St. John's Street in Glastonbury, where medieval history comes alive through perfectly preserved architecture and timeless charm.
Explore the haunting beauty of Britain's medieval ruins, from crumbling castles to majestic abbeys, and uncover the fascinating stories behind these historic treasures that dot our landscape.
Moscow draws global condemnation after residential tower strike kills multiple civilians in Kyiv, as UK and allies pledge strengthened military support for Ukraine.
The sudden collapse of a 12th-century tower near Rome's ancient Forum has triggered diplomatic tensions, with Russian officials making controversial claims about Western cultural preservation.
A construction worker has tragically died after a wall collapsed at a Roman tower excavation site in London, prompting a manslaughter inquiry and raising serious safety concerns.
Hidden in Romania's Carpathian Mountains, the enchanting village of Câmpulung Muscel offers a breathtaking journey back to medieval Europe with its perfectly preserved architecture and timeless atmosphere.
Dramatic rescue operation in Rome's Tor Sapienza district after catastrophic building collapse leaves multiple survivors in miraculous escape from rubble.
Dramatic rescue operation underway in Rome after 13th-century tower collapses, trapping man in rubble just metres from the Colosseum as he fights for life in intensive care.
Shocking video captures the moment part of Rome's historic Torre dei Conti medieval tower crumbles to the ground, raising urgent questions about heritage preservation.
From the dramatic collapse of a historic medieval tower in Europe to the successful orbital deployment of a new satellite, today's visual news captures moments of loss and technological achievement.
A significant portion of Rome's medieval Torre dei Conti has collapsed near the Imperial Forums, raising urgent questions about Italy's cultural heritage preservation. Emergency services are securing the area as investigations begin.
Shocking footage captures the moment a 2,000-year-old tower in Rome partially collapses, sending tourists scrambling for safety as debris rains down near the iconic Colosseum.