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Topic: history

The terrible beauty in Snowdonia’s slate mines

Snowdonia's slate mines are a sight to behold.

A Place of Two Halves: Hampton Court, the home of King Henry VIII

How much do you know about Hampton Court, the home of King Henry VIII?

A Glorious Legacy: Britain's History at the Olympics

Great Britain, a nation with a rich sporting heritage, has been a cornerstone of the modern Olympic movement since its inception.

Learn the truth about what life was really like during the Victorian Age

Learn about Britain’s most fascinating period of history with this fascinating diploma course.

The powerful history and story of Viking society

Go on a voyage and learn about the impressive history behind the famous Scandinavian seafaring pirates and traders in this Vikings Diploma Course.

Learn like a king or queen: Introduction to Medieval Period Diploma

The Medieval Period is remembered as an era of powerful queens and brave knights but it was much more than this.

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Exclusive discount offer: Best online courses to learn about your history and heritage

We're giving our readers an exclusive offer of a massive 75% off a bundle of four amazing history and heritage courses.

Archaeologists discover incredible Elizabethan-era garden

An incredible Elizabethan garden has been discovered by Wessex Archaeology.

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