10 Old Christmas Traditions We Don't See Anymore
These lost festive traditions are no longer part of modern Christmas celebrations.
These lost festive traditions are no longer part of modern Christmas celebrations.
Over the course of his illustrious career, George Michael gave the world many gifts. One that keeps on giving is “Last Christmas,” the 1984 holiday classic by Wham!, Michael's pop duo with Andrew Ridgeley.
The Tower of London inspires awe, fear, and intrigue. Here are seven facts you may not know about the iconic British fortress.
The analysis used data from search and social media posts to determine where people around the world wanted to go for Christmas—and dug deeper to provide American data state by state.
A new study finds that residents of Dublin, Belfast, and Glasgow were better at detecting fake accents than their counterparts in southern areas of England—possibly as a result of long-ago conflicts.
In 1908, a playboy made a bet he could walk around the world without being identified. Then things got weird.
She spoke multiple languages, defeated Spain’s powerful navy, and never accepted a marriage proposal. Discover more fascinating facts about Queen Elizabeth I and her reign.
‘Paddington in Peru’ required a prop passport, but Paddington Bear ended up with a real one.
From grand castles to more humble country manors, the UK’s centuries-old homes have seen plenty of occupants move in over the years. And some never moved out.
There are lots of UK place names—and plenty of surprises in store.
Pretending to be a ghost was a popular pastime in 19th century England. But in London's neighborhood of Hammersmith, it could also get you killed.
George Joseph Smith was widower three times over. His wives had a nasty habit of drowning in the bathtub.
From a weeping statue to painting that moves on its own, the stories behind these supposedly haunted pieces of art are downright spooky.
‘Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater’ may not be the most kid-friendly nursery rhyme, as several interpretations of it involve murder.
Now is your chance to own an important part of British history.
This excerpt from Ben Gazur’s book ‘A Feast of Folklore: The Bizarre Stories Behind British Food,’ out September 19 in the UK and November 19 in the U.S., dives into some unusual history.
The rare golden bracelet was probably given to a soldier as a reward for bravery as Roman armies invaded England.
Don’t underestimate the power of a productive crafting session.
The recipient has been identified, but it’s still a mystery where the postcard has been all this time.
“Georgie Porgie, pudding and pie / Kissed the girls and made them cry.”
Although “Jack Sprat” may not be in the nursery rhyme limelight, the two theories behind its meaning—both of which involve royalty—are just as interesting as the origins of better-known rhymes.
King Henry VIII built the English Royal Navy around his favorite warship, the ‘Mary Rose,’ which sank under mysterious circumstances in 1545.
America's seventh president has been on the $20 bill for less time than you might assume.
The portable forensics kits that modern investigators use were inspired by bare hands at the scene of a horrific murder of Emily Kaye, which occurred 100 years ago.