Don’t Smell the Flowers: How Alnwick Castle’s Poison Garden Finds Beauty in the World’s Deadliest Plants
Smelling or touching the plants in the Poison Garden at the UK's Alnwick Castle could send you to the hospital.
Smelling or touching the plants in the Poison Garden at the UK's Alnwick Castle could send you to the hospital.
Is William McGonagall the best poet ever? Absolutely not. Is he the best bad poet ever? Quite possibly yes.
'My own business bores me to death; I prefer other people's,' Oscar Wilde once said. Read on for more about this master wit, poet, and playwright.
The legend of King Arthur has continued to evolve across generations. Though there’s little evidence to suggest the man existed, the world is still enthralled by the myth and the world of Camelot.
For three weeks each August, Edinburgh buzzes with activity as people pour into the Scottish capital for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
The best vacation spots aren’t always the biggest. Here are the most idyllic small towns and villages the United Kingdom has to offer.
During the pandemic, some parents in the U.S. have reported that their children have picked up a British accent and vocabulary from the cartoon 'Peppa Pig.'
The river Thames snakes its way through the center of London, continuing to waylay whales, inspire artists, sink ships, and occasionally flood areas of the British capital
England's canal system powered the Industrial Revolution and Victorian prosperity—but it had a dangerous side.
The 1984 made-for-television movie 'Threads' depicted a post-nuclear wasteland that forced some viewers to look away from the screen.
Princess Diana's famous royal wedding dress—with its 25-foot train and 10,000 pearls—isn't often seen by the public, but a new exhibition at Kensington Palace promises to change that.
The cheerful garden creatures are in short supply thanks to production issues and shipping constraints, leaving many a UK garden gnomeless.
Travel through the Scottish Highlands on the Royal Scotsman train with Omaze’s latest sweepstakes, aimed at raising funds for Black Voters Matter.
London's mudlarks hunt for treasures in the River Thames's tidal sands, finding everything from Roman pottery to human bones.
'Outlander' stars Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish are celebrating all things Scotland in their new travel series, 'Men in Kilts.'
The “Tubthumping” rockers bid adieu to the Iron Lady with a touching musical tribute featuring “Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead.”
Fanny Eaton, the Jamaican-born British art model, was the exception to the pale rule that dominates pre-Raphaelite art, but her place in its history has been largely forgotten.
Although Winston Churchill is best known as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during World War II, Churchill had plenty of other accomplishments beyond his political and military endeavors.
From 'abdication' to 'sovereign grant,' these are terms every fan of the British royal family should have memorized.
From 'abdication' to 'sovereign grant,' these are terms every fan of the British royal family should have memorized.
Ebenezer Place in Wick, Scotland, is 6 feet and 9 inches long, and it's home to only one street address.
Some people remember former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher as the quick-witted "Iron Lady" who resolutely lead the U.K. through the end of the Cold War. Others recall her as a heartless conservative hardliner who tore down labor unions while str
Though more than 50 years have passed since the strange events and UFO sightings began, there is still no theory to explain the origin of the Warminster “Thing.”
If your dream job involves managing the Queen’s calendar and writing letters on royal stationery, this one’s for you.