Anniversaries

In the 17th century, the great maritime nations were vying to solve a puzzle that had confounded philosophers for many centuries: how to determine exact positions on the Earth’s surface. And in Britai

Strictly straight-talking former MP Ann Widdecombe is one of the most colourful characters in politics, but she revealed a totally different side to her personality when she took part in a certain dance competition. Now, Ann joins best to share her views...

Edward VII swept away the cobwebs of mid-Victorian style, Queen Mary had passion for all things small and the Queen Mother bought rather avant-garde art. In a forthcoming talk, Tim Knox, director of the Royal Collection, charts a century of regal taste

324 CE CONSTANTINOPLE FOUNDED Constantine selects Byzantium as ...

I n 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. That, at least, is what the famous rhyme tells us. Memorising such dates is a common experience of being taught history – a cliché superbly lampooned by the w

SOME PEOPLE will tell you that Christmas in a caravan is a daft idea. Those people are just wrong. Very wrong. In fact, with a little forward planning, it can be absolutely magical – the perfect balan