The Sutton Hoo excavation revealed a richly furnished Anglo-Saxon ship burial that reshaped early medieval history. This ...

Art historians are railing their concerns about a $1.1 billion insurance cover for the Bayeux Tapestry, ahead of its U.K.

In our new series, Charlotte Mullins explores the visual history of the British Isles in 50 treasures. Her second instalment ...

There are certain accoutrements that rulers across time appear to have agreed are necessary symbols of power. You probably want a crown, which might be made of precious metal, leaves, or possibly even ...