Private collection of “heretic” bishop unvealed
John Colenso, a 19th-century missionary who caused outrage for his sympathetic work with Zulus in South Africa.
Free-for-all building threat to National Park
Severe blow if changes to planning laws are introduced.
Headland history – changes what we know about the past
The medieval monk Jocelin of Furness has been little studied by historians
Alexandra Troi: Retrofitting of historical buildings requires multiple expertise
Making historic buildings more energy efficient is not only a matter of technology.
Campaign to save Britain’s last pristine Spitfire station
The future for Britain’s last pristine Spitfire station continues to hang in the balance.
Forth Bridge on track for World Heritage status
The Forth Bridge is UK’s latest nomination for World Heritage site status.
Plea for ideas to conserve part of National Park’s history
Plans are drawn up to protect some of the distinctive historical features in Swaledale and Arkengarthdale.
Heritage at Risk : Heritage v. Social Unrest
The battle to preserve cultural heritage from looters and vandals is long fought.
Cause of one of the most devastating pandemics in human history
An international team of scientists has discovered that two of the world's most devastating plagues
A treasure trove of Arabic terms
An Arabic etymological can provide new knowledge about Arab identity and cultural history.
How the French language circulated in Britain and medieval Europe
An important manuscript of the Lancelot-Grail, it lay forgotten and unopened for five centuries.
Nazi Execution Machine Uncovered
71 years ago, members of the German resistance group called the White Rose Group were arrested
Stairways to heaven and other places
We go up and down them all the time – but seldom do we think about their historical development.
RAF Molesworth’s Ground Launched Cruise Missiles – 25 Years On
The infrastructure built to support the ground-launched cruise missile (GLCM)
