When it comes to British history, however, there were "obvious triumphs" that should not be forgotten, such as the country uniting "to defend freedom against fascism" during the Second World War.

Day landings, here are 15 of the most common misconceptions that many Brits believe about the history of the British Isles.

The recent passing of the ‘godfather of British blues’, John Mayall, marks the closing of an extraordinary chapter in British music history.His 1966 album, Blues Breakers With Eric Clapton ...

British royal history dates back to the 10th century, when King Athelstan claimed the title Rex totius Britanniae (“King of all Britain”.) In the years since, British royals have changed the ...

Commemorative ceremony. The British History post about the massacre at Clifford’s Tower went up on its 835th anniversary. The same day, members of York’s Jewish community and local officials ...