If she had given the monarch a male heir, the crowns of England and Scotland might never have been united

Held in high esteem and lavished with furs, velvet and precious stones, young male choristers-turned-bishops were all the rage at Christmas in the Middle Ages, says Matthew Dennison

In his new series, David Dimbleby explores the power and wealth of the British monarchy – and its viability

The Ear of the Beholder Huon Mallalieu (Thomas ...

At the height of his popularity during the early 20th century, Rudyard Kipling emerged as the standout literary star of his generation. Adored by the British reading public for his vivid storytelling

During the Second World War, between 1942 and 1945, approximately 240,000 African American GIs were stationed in Britain. The British government was concerned about Black soldiers and white British wo