Kirsten Henton
Kirsten Henton is a travel and history writer.
Recent articles by Kirsten Henton
Butchered and cannibalised: 3,000 bones found in Somerset shaft suggest ‘othering’ of enemies in Bronze Age Britain
A new study of the remains – initially unearthed in the 1970s – indicates that the victims were likely consumed as a form of retaliation or revenge.
Why these 10 historic sites could soon be lost forever
Castles, churches, gardens and railway stations have all been added to Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register 2024 – but many historic places have also been saved.