Children’s and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels A tiger’s tale; the young Henry VIII; a fantasy follow‑up from Katherine Rundell; small-town secrets; ghosts galore and more The Guardian - UK · Sep 18
Archaeologists to reveal secrets of Welsh castle’s hidden cave that was once home to ancient hippo The cave is rapidly emerging as one of the most important prehistoric archives in Britain, researchers say The Independent UK · Apr 16
Further digs to take place at ‘remarkable’ cave once home to ancient hippo Researchers said the excavations could provide insights into past climate change and extinct species. Evening Standard · Apr 16
A history of the dukes of York From New York City to Duke of York Island in Antarctica, the Dukedom of York has a wider cultural resonance than you might immediately realise. The Conversation · Oct 23, 2025
The Princes in the Tower: Has Richard III historian finally solved the 500-year-old mystery? It is perhaps the greatest of all cold cases: who was responsible for the death of the two Princes in the Tower? The Independent UK · May 23, 2025
The family who bought a huge ruined Welsh castle and restored it to glory Pembroke Castle was the birthplace of Henry VII, the founder of the Tudor dynasty, but as recently as a century ago it was a wreck. Now, 100 years on, it is transformed thanks to the work of one family Wales Online · Feb 5, 2023
The Lost King: why are we still obsessed with Richard III after 500 years? The release of Stephen Frears’ film The Lost King once more focuses attention on one of the most controversial figures in English history: King Richard III. The film is a compelling account of the struggle of a woman called Philippa Langley to find the grave of the 15th-century king, which… The Conversation · Oct 21, 2022