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19 Things Done by Inspirational Women in English History
Inventors, pioneers, rebels... they all broke the mould. We take a look at just some of the inspiring examples of women through English history.
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The Galli were Roman priests with ambiguous gender identities, and many modern transgender and nonbinary people have since identified with them. Here we consider their role in Roman society and literature and investigate their presence in Roman Britain.
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Top authors write ghost stories inspired by English Heritage Sites
A compilation of eight new ghost stories inspired by English Heritage's historic sites will be published this October ahead of the charity's Halloween season.
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Plan a weekend away or a short break in England with our regional travel guides. They're packed with ideas of historic sites to visit, things to see and do, plus places to stay and practical advice for getting around.
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The story of black lives in Britain is long, varied and complex. To help you chart the story of black Britons, we’ve brought together experiences from across our sites to share with you. Get involved by doing your own research, trying some of our suggested activities, and enjoying our selection of videos and podcasts.
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Explore the Stonehenge skyscape wherever you are, hear stories from England's past and enjoy live music in the gardens of historic houses. Here's our pick of the top 5 things to see and do with us in July...
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You'll find English castles everywhere from Northumberland to Cornwall, and ranging in date from Norman to Tudor and from little Stokesay Castle to mighty fortresses like Kenilworth and Dover Castles. Here we trace how castles developed over nearly five centuries, and how they fit into the 3,000-year-long story of England's defences, from prehistoric hillforts to a Cold War nuclear bunker.
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An Introduction to 20th Century England
An overview of the years 1901-2000 in England, from the Edwardian era to the Cold War.
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Where Do Myths, Legends and Folktales Come From?
Carolyne Larrington, Professor of medieval European literature at the University of Oxford, examines the origins of England's myths, legends and folktales, from dragons, kelpies and hobs to the legend of King Arthur.