Jane Pauley offers a London history lesson, from the beginning: For centuries London was the center of the vast British Empire, but there was a time when it was a mere outpost on the fringes of ...

London has lived through many devastating bombings in the 20th century, among them, the German Blitz of World War II, which remains an important symbolic part of the city's history and character. A ...

TikTok account Look Up London is sharing videos of walking around London and telling hidden history behind various sites, streets buildings and more.

It seems a simple question, but where is the most Irish place outside of Ireland? Boston, New York or Sydney? Or maybe London. For as long as records exist there has been an Irish presence in that ...

If you love London history then check out our weekly email, Londonist: Time Machine. The heavily-illustrated maps whisks you through a cornucopia of remarkable female Londoners. One of our favourite ...

London, a city steeped in literary history, boasts numerous sites that hold unique and fascinating experiences for literature lovers. Here's a guide to 20 of the most captivating literary sites in ...

This feature first appeared in January 2025 on Londonist: Time Machine, our much-praised history newsletter. To be the first to read new history features like this, sign up for free here. London lurks ...

Sign up for the best picks from our travel, fashion and lifestyle writers. With all the soup throwing, milk pouring and road blocking that’s been going on in the ...