Pytheas of Massalia, an ancient Greek geographer, was the first Mediterranean person to reach Great Britain and the Arctic ...

"I can’t help but desire a resurgence of our mythology and folktales..." Clara Kearney explores the mythological heritage of Ireland.

With a canny manager, a formidable scrum and the ingenious Antoine Dupont, Les Bleus are red-hot favourites to win the ...

As boarded‑up units spread from coastal towns to former industrial centres, a new ​Guardian investigation reveals how ​o​ur high streets have become a litmus test for public frustration and ​p​olitica ...

An 11th-century monk saw the famous "Halley's comet" first as a child and later as an adult, new research finds. Halley's comet bears the name of the astronomer who famously first described its ...

Experts believe the bog in which they were found may have held keen religious importance for the Celtic people, serving as a ...

Meaning: Bethan is a Welsh version of Elizabeth, said to be inspired by the Hebrew name Elisheva and meaning "God is my oath". Meaning: Maisie has been used in Scotland since around the 16th century, ...

Meaning: Siân means "God's gracious gift" and is the Welsh equivalent of Jane. How you say it: Shahn. The "si" sound is like the English "sh" as in "shoe" while the â sound is elongated, as in "calm".

As the days begin to get longer, thousands gather across Ireland and Scotland to celebrate the return of the light after a ...

Don't hesitate to sort through your belongings: these 10 items are cluttering up your life and your mind. Free yourself now.

In modern Britain, all roads lead to London, but one can still find traces of older routes and borders that once subdivided the island.