Culture
When is St George's Day? Church of England reveals it will be moved this year because of an unusual tradition
Most of us will have the heard the tale of George and the dragon, but do you know the real history behind the legend? Here is our guide to the patron saint of England, and some ideas for where to go to celebrate.
Beltane: Everything you need to know about this 'fire and fertility' spring festival
The historic Celtic festival Beltane has been revived in recent years – but what is it and how is it celebrated?
Why are they called bank holidays and who decides when they are?
The surprising history of the UK's bank holidays – including why they're called that and who gets to decide when they are.
Did you know sparkling wine was actually invented in England? Discover 18 fascinating and bizarre facts about Britain
From cheese-rolling to rivers with only one letter, Britain is home to some baffling places and traditions
The most infamous archaeological hoaxes exposed – from fake figurines to the Lost City of Z
The world of archaeology isn't exempt from tricksters and forgers – as these notorious hoaxes prove.
April Fools’ Day: the hard-to-believe history behind the pranks
From bathing lions to paper fish, we take a deep dive into the hazy origins of this prank-filled day.
10 of the most epic April Fools' Day hoaxes in history
Aliens on the Moon, spaghetti grown in trees and the discovery of an old (and very curious) Winston Churchill telegram – we explore some of greatest April Fools' Day jokes ever created.
"Spring is when life's alive in everything" – Discover the best quotes about spring from some of our greatest authors
As nature awakens and new life begins, writers and poets have long captured the magic of spring in their work. Here are some of the most inspiring words to celebrate longer days, the return of birdsong, blooming flowers and new possibilities
Is this the end of the great British pint? Why concern is growing over the future of this centuries-old tradition
Pub closures and fewer hops leave UK brewers in a fight for survival, says Adam Henson
"Amdani!" Rediscover Britain's once-lost languages and how you can help save them
The UK is having a revival of its once-lost native languages – discover how you can start to learn one
Celebrate St David's Day: history and traditions
Celebrate Wales' national day with our guide to St David's Day which looks at the history of the patron saint of Wales and popular Welsh traditions.
Tea bags, ketchup – and football's most famous song? The 'British' inventions that are actually American
While a cuppa is about as British as it gets, did you know that the tea bags used for it are an American invention? It's time to brush up on your general knowledge as we take a look at more inventions that we thought were British, but actually aren't.
Sea shanties sail on: The relentless appeal of sea shanties and how one tiny Cornish village is bringing global acts to its festival audiences – in a fish and chip shop
As the Mevagissey Shanty Festival draws in the crowds, the resurgence of this seafaring folk-song tradition shows no signs of waning. James Witts seeks the ‘drunken sailor’ in Cornwall
History of the sea shanty: When were seafarers' songs first sung and what were they used for?
Sea shanties are endlessly catchy and easy to learn – for good reason. The origins and history of the sea shanty explain why we're still whistling along with them today
Best sea shanties: These catchy seafaring tunes will have you singing loud, stamping proud – and reaching for a tankard of warm, flat ale
Sea shanty singing has enjoyed an unexpected resurgence in recent years – and for good reason. Warm up your voice, grab a tankard of ale and head for the beach with these recommendations of the best sea shanties to learn