Kirsten Henton
Kirsten Henton is a travel and history writer.
Recent articles by Kirsten Henton
The veggie apocalypse: why broccoli might disappear from supermarket shelves this spring
The shortages of broccoli, cauliflower and other vegetables will prolong Britain's ‘hungry gap’ between April and early June, say experts.
'Viking dog' set to become UK's newest recognised pedigree breed
There are believed to be 20 Icelandic sheepdogs already living in the UK.
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.