A higgledy-piggledy history of York, by Historian Alice Loxton

A higgledy-piggledy history of York, by Historian Alice Loxton

While it might not be the oldest settlement in Britain (that title is claimed by Colchester, although the exact dates are somewhat shrouded in the fog of time), York is undoubtedly one of the most ‘historic’. What do we mean by this? Not just that its origins pre-date...
The most fascinating facts you never knew about Stonehenge

The most fascinating facts you never knew about Stonehenge

Over the centuries, Stonehenge has captured the curiosity of scholars and mystics alike. This prehistoric stone monument holds a supernatural mystique, somewhat due to the sheer implausibility of its construction, especially with the technology available at the time....