Alfred the Great? William The Conquer? King Arthur??? Just a few contenders for the title of First King of England - but of ...

Pets were not a modern invention, and medieval people formed deep emotional bonds with animals centuries ago. Dogs guarded, ...

When England’s first true king confronted Viking power in the north, one of his most effective weapons became his manipulation of loyalty ...

THE Traitors finale is set to hit screens this Friday – and the series has set TVs alight. With more twists and shocks than an Agatha Christie novel, the show has been a must-watch.

Despite being over 30 years old, this epic historical war drama film directed and produced by Mel Gibson about Sir William ...

Scotland's information commissioner David Hamilton has questioned the government’s processes in the Alex Salmond saga and the conduct of NHS ...

As January wraps and February is ushered in, the days are beginning to feel palpably longer. We’re through the darkest weeks of the year and ...

A hill on the west Cumbrian coast could be the long-sought burial mound of Ivarr the Boneless, one of the most powerful ...

NAME two things that come to mind when you think of Scotland… Castles and golf would be near the top of most people’s lists – ...

From the mystery of the lost city of Atlantis to the tale of Sleeping Beauty, we seek out locations around the world steeped in myths and legends that are sure to capture your imagination.

A LABOUR Energy Minister’s visit to Scotland has seen him branded “Michael Long Shanks” as he was accused of being the ...

Berwick-upon-Tweed England's most northern town, is just south of the Scottish border - but many get confused as to which ...