#british-history

#british-history

Treasures unearthed by hundreds of archaeologists so far during work on the controversial planned HS2 train line have been shown exclusively to the BBC. The 450,000 objects, which are being held in a secret warehouse, include a possible Roman gladiator's tag, a hand axe that may be more than 40,000 years old and 19th Century gold dentures. It is an "unprecedented" amount and array of items, which will yield new insights into Britain's past, says the Centre for British Archaeology.

My footsteps echo across the floors of a gallery that seems nearly empty of people or art. Yet as I wander the gallery, I am mirrored by swarms of people that seem to flurry across the walls. From behind the glass of orderly, and often rather small, black and white photos, jubilant masses rush towards me arms raised, sometimes alongside grim-faced placard-carrying companions, while in others children play amidst rubble, friends embrace, and couples kiss.

"We realised that the real battleground was the media. The usual channels were not working, and a much punchier approach to endangered buildings was needed."

"A close reading of work by medieval Scottish historians and scholars shows they firmly believed that Scottish independence was entirely compatible with British identity."

Being able to grow your own food is one of the most radical ways that you can express your freedom, your sovereignty, your liberation, says Valerie Goode.

At 9pm, 83 historic landmarks, including Big Ben and St. Paul's Cathedral, illuminated the night in red, white, and blue to commemorate Britain's victory over Nazi Germany.