Visiting Chichester Cathedral: Highlights, Art & History
Chichester is a historic town that traces its lineage back to Roman times. There are several cool things to enjoy there. But the main event is Chichester Cathedral. Honestly, it’s
Category: United Kingdom
Medieval England Road Trip Itinerary
A 7–10 Day Route Through Castles, Cathedrals & Historic Towns England is one of the few places where the medieval world never really went away. You don’t have to hunt
UNESCO Gems in England: Castles, Cathedrals & Ancient Sites to Visit
England is drenched in history, but only a select few places have earned UNESCO’s stamp of global approval. These sites aren’t just ancient. They’re the landmarks that changed kingdoms, shaped
The Worst King in English History? All Signs Point to John
Kings have done some appalling things over the centuries But no English monarch crashes to the bottom of the list quite like King John. He’s the sneering villain of the
One Day In Canterbury Itinerary, Day Trip From London
I fell for Canterbury as a college student on a semester abroad in London, and the crush never wore off. I’ve been back again and again. If you like medieval
Who Was Thomas Becket? His Life, Murder & Travel Sites
Perhaps no one is more closely tied to a single city than Thomas Becket is to Canterbury. Were it not for the martyrdom and canonization of this stubborn archbishop and political heavyweight, Canterbury
Guide To Canterbury Cathedral: Murder, Glass & England’s First Gothic Giant
Canterbury Cathedral was the first English cathedral I ever fell for. It dominates the beautiful city and explains why it exists in the first place. The cathedral is the oldest
Anne Boleyn: Power, Scandal & Fall (Biography + Timeline + Sites)
Next to Richard III, no Tudor figure causes more argument than Anne Boleyn. She’s one of the most vivid women in English history. Yet we can’t even confirm her birth
Visiting Kenilworth Castle: History, Ruins & Romance
Once a mighty seat of medieval nobles, Kenilworth Castle now stands in ruins. But they’re truly magnificent ruins. Dramatic walls and towers that hint at centuries of ambition, rivalry, and spectacle. The
St. George’s Chapel Windsor: History, Tombs & How to Visit
If, like me, you get a thrill from tracking down long-dead monarchs, St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle is pure gold. The place is a royal necropolis, a treasure house