University of Exeter archaeologists have discovered a Roman fort in South East Cornwall, England. Dating back to the first century AD, this is only the third Roman fort ever to have been found in the county. The team believes its location, close to a silver mine, may be significant in shedding light on the history of the Romans in Cornwall. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

The countryside is in crisis. But for once it isn't the threat of disease to livestock, the purchasing power of the supermarkets or house building plans that is ruining rural England. It is the extinction of that species so integral to a thriving village life - the eligible young woman. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Dan Seals, brother of Jim Seals of Seals & Croft blessed us with a lot of great music. As England Dan and John Ford Coley he gave us the classic ""I'd Really Love to See You Tonight". He was also extremely successful as a solo country artist. picked by bernardblack 8 months ago

Dunwich, England, is one of several underwater sites where divers are uncovering new information about historic cultures picked by 2manyusernames 4 months ago

Thousands of Aborigine rock paintings discovered in the remote ranges of northern Australia may force a rewrite of the nation's history books. That's because the art—which ranges from 15,000 years old to 50 years old—depicts contact with other cultures possibly centuries before the arrival of the British. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

The Local Government Association warned that the worst cases of obesity will be increasingly seen as evidence of "parental neglect," and that social workers will have to step in to offer advice to protect the child's welfare. picked by bernardblack 1 year ago

A historian stumbled on the footage, 104 years after it was filmed, while doing a routine search in the Australian National Film Archive. The 12-minute silent documentary is a fantastic panorama of life in London at the beginning of the last century picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

As regions go, they could hardly be more different.
The South-West of England is famous for its rolling countryside, beaches and cream teas, while the West Midlands is the country's urban and manufacturing heartland. But a study has shown that both areas share a common problem - bulging waistlines. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

A new test being offered by a British company can determine an individual's history with alcohol during the past months -- or even years. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

No one likes getting a speeding ticket in the post.

But when South Australian police sent one half way around the world to David Smart in northern England, the 65-year-old former surveyor was flabbergasted. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

New England held on for a 21-12 win to move one step closer to their own chapter in the National Football League history book. The Patriots are 18-0, and no team has ever gone 19-0 in one campaign. picked by mahler87 2 years ago

The reasons given for banning radio host Michael Savage were insane enough, but now e-mails and other evidence points to a even crazier reason. The powers that be felt there were too many Islamic extremists on the list so had to find anyone to help balance the list. picked by 2manyusernames 4 months ago

Beer has come a long way since breweries first had the idea of developing can packaging nearly 100 years ago. In the early 1900s, breweries had a problem producing a can that would withstand the pasteurization process and allow the beer to still taste good. picked by bornbad 6 months ago

He was riding in Lake Pontchartrain with a companion when they both fell into the strong current water. She made it to a pylon, but he did not survive. Hill spent much of his time since Hurricane Katrina helping rebuild the homes of family members. picked by Moe 3 years ago

Help the England soccer team re-write history and qualify for the European championships in this Flash Game. picked by motionmonkey 1 year ago

Photographs and history of early gravestones in New England. The cemeteries featured are the some of the oldest in the United States, and feature many ancestors and historical figures. picked by souloyster 2 years ago

A series that ran in England back in 1994 staring Penn Jillette and Teller. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Judge Morrison England, Jr. (who may deserve a nomination to the SCOTUS) threw out a plaintiffs claim that Cap'n Crunch's Crunch Berry cereal was an illegal attempt to defraud consumers since there was no actual berries in the cereal. Furthermore the court ruled that the plaintiff could not appeal. picked by 2manyusernames 6 months ago

Students at Gonville & Caius college in England placed a Santa's hat on top a spire 60' in the air. Thinking that this soft and oh so light felt/wool hat might be a hazard if it fell and floated to the ground where it could gently alight on someone, authorities called for 3 speeding steel fire trucks weighing many tons each to bring it down. picked by 2manyusernames 11 months ago

From 4000BC to 2008 AD, explore the history of the British Isles picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago