By the time of his death on May 19th, 988, Dunstan was the Archbishop of Canterbury. But as a young man in Glastonbury, he ...

Following several years of asceticism, Jalue Dorje hopes to return to the United States to teach in Minnesota’s Buddhist ...

Scientific research shows that rather than a victim of invasion, early medieval Britain was a cultural melting pot ...

The researchers in Ireland looked at their computer screen, marveling at a medieval book tracked down in a Roman library.

Researchers in Dublin have uncovered the oldest surviving English poem in a Roman library. The poem, "Caedmon’s Hymn," was ...

In our research in the British Library's medieval collections, we have identified a previously unnoticed document that ...

A unique Orthodox monastery in West Virginia blends ancient traditions with Appalachian culture, drawing converts and locals.

The University of Glasgow’s very own Professor Garrick Allen has led an international team of academics in successfully ...

English Heritage maintains more than 400 destinations that offer visitors a vivid glimpse into the past – and provide rich meaning for the present ...

Up and down the country are the sites of epic battles, mysterious ancient monuments and ruins from bygone eras. Discover a selection of English Heritage sites in your area with our bumper guide ...