Lacock: The 'Frozen in Time' Village Used in Harry Potter & More
Explore Lacock, the Wiltshire village frozen in time and used for Harry Potter, Downton Abbey, and Pride and Prejudice. Discover its history and why it's a must-visit for film fans.
Explore Lacock, the Wiltshire village frozen in time and used for Harry Potter, Downton Abbey, and Pride and Prejudice. Discover its history and why it's a must-visit for film fans.
Explore the preserved 1980s Popeye film set in Malta, a stunning tourist attraction built for a forgotten Disney movie starring Robin Williams. Discover its history and visitor experience.
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 91-year-old man in France has stunned his community by donating his entire £750,000 inheritance to restore his local church, securing its future for 150 years. Read this heartwarming story of legacy and generosity.
Explore Edensor, a hidden gem in the Peak District. This purpose-built 1830s village boasts a unique mix of architectural styles, commissioned by a Duke. Discover its storybook charm today.
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 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.
Journey through Meopham, Kent's record-breaking 7-mile village. Discover if it truly holds the title of Britain's longest village and what defines rural settlements.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Explore the charming village of Corfe Castle, where time stands still with vintage shops, traditional pubs, and historic steam trains transporting visitors to a bygone era.
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.
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.
Rediscover the gritty 2006 BBC adaptation where Sean Bean's Robin Hood met a shocking end, dividing audiences with its dark realism and brutal storytelling.
Groundbreaking historical investigation reveals the shocking truth behind Britain's most famous outlaw as new documentary separates fact from fiction in the legendary tales.
Sean Bean reveals why his acclaimed Robin Hood series was cancelled after just one season, exposing behind-the-scenes drama and creative clashes that doomed the show.
A decades-old family vendetta erupts in violence on a Greek mountainside, leaving a 50-year-old woman and another relative dead in a brutal shootout involving military-grade weapons.
Archaeologists discover 13th-century skeletons in Spain showing evidence of violent deaths during Christian consolidation, challenging historical narratives of peaceful conversion.
The quiet village of Barley has become the centre of a wildlife mystery as locals report increasingly brazen fox behaviour, with vehicles being systematically targeted in what some believe is deliberate vandalism.