Culture

A British Library curator shares five extraordinary treasures from her favorite collection

Discover rare manuscripts and artifacts that reveal centuries of British cultural heritage.

Discover the witty British insults that have puzzled foreigners for centuries

A guide to understanding the most colorful and historically rooted terms from across the British Isles.

Britain's most haunting myths and legends, and the real places to find them

From Excalibur's hidden lake to the ghostly halls of Blackpool, these legendary sites bring folklore to life across the UK.

How to plant an English cottage garden?

Sian Ellis put the question to Gloucestershire-based garden designer Jacquie Gordon, winner at the Chelsea Flower Show for Mr. McGregor’s Garden, inspired by Beatrix Potter’s Tale.

Dame Elizabeth Taylor: A British icon of Hollywood glamour

Dame Elizabeth Taylor remains one of the most captivating and influential actresses of the 20th century. Born on this day in London and later becoming an icon in Hollywood, her talent, beauty, and personal life kept audiences spellbound for decades.

How realistic is Downton Abbey?

The period mellow drama has fans around the world but today we ask just how realistic is Downton Abbey?

Ten of the best British war movies

Have you seen these classics? Here's 10 great British war movies that you need to check out.

The story of Meghan Markle's wedding tiara

A book revealed how Queen Elizabeth and the Duchess of Sussex disagreed over a tiara just ahead of Meghan Markle’s wedding to Prince Harry in 2018.

How Cornwall's wild coast shaped Daphne du Maurier's gothic imagination

From a crumbling manor she called "mine by right of love" to a moorland inn full of smugglers, the real Cornwall behind Rebecca and Jamaica Inn still lures readers today.

What is the Scottish dish haggis?

One of the most traditional Scottish dishes, traditionally eating on Burns' Night, made with offal and usually washed down with whiskey, this is a must-try for people visiting Scotland.