In folklore, it’s said the Tower of London will fall if its flock of ravens fly away. In reality, the former royal residence is at risk from the City of London Corporation’s (CLC) ambitious plans to ...

Join the Yeoman Warders, commonly known as Beefeaters, for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at a day in their life at the ...

The Tower of London, one of London's most iconic landmarks, played a significant role during and after World War Two, including as a barracks, a prisoner of war centre, and even an allotment. It was ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Tower of London is one of the United Kingdom's most recognizable and historical landmarks. And now a team of archaeologists is ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A rare dig into the soil of the famed Tower of London—the first excavation at the site in a ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

The monarch checks up "regularly" on the guardians of the Tower, just like Queen Elizabeth did Euan Cherry/Getty King Charles is looped with the latest on the ravens at the Tower of London, a ...

The Beefeaters made her do it. Carrin Schottler was trying to focus on the centuries of British history at the Tower of London. Imposing white stone towers. Impressive armor. Ravens circling turrets.

Historian Dan Jones visits the Tower of London. Dan Jones explores one of the oldest and most fearsome castles ever built: the Tower of London. The Tower is an iconic fortress, synonymous with ...

The stone fortress was built by William the Conqueror in the 1070s to guard his power and houses the crown jewels. The tower is steeped in tragic history. “Kings and queens imprisoned their rivals and ...