The British Isles were invaded a number of times by nations and tribes from all across Europe during the first millennia AD. Here’s a quick timeline of invasions on Britain.
If you’re a big fan of the show, you’ll know that much of the action takes place – locations from CBC’s The Tudors
The last hundred years have seen the world change unimaginably. Technologies that could barely have been conceived of at the…
To many, the private world of the British royals is a source of intrigue and fascination. However, behind this veil…
Madame Tussauds is one of London’s leading attractions where you can meet and take selfies with celebrities.
The UK has had more than one capital. While London is the UK’s de facto capital, its status as capital has never been confirmed officially.
Here in the UK, English is – by far – the most widely spoken language. At least 98% of the…
Take a look at our top five UK Game of Thrones filming locations. And, as always, keep an eye out for dragons on the horizon.
When the Vikings first reached Britain, they were far from well-mannered. But once the plundering and pillaging settled down a…
The United Kingdom once held the world’s largest empire. Whether that’s a good or a bad thing, it does suggest…
The UK’s political history is truly fascinating. Although today, the UK is run by a parliamentary democracy, the monarchy helmed…
The world of British slang contains hundreds of thousands of fascinating words and phrases. Half of them wouldn’t be recognised outside…