The winter solstice on December 21, 2024, marks the shortest day and longest night, signaling the start of winter in the ...

The word solstice derives from Latin sol-, meaning sun, plus stit, meaning standing. On this, the shortest day and longest ...

National Geographic's enterprising photographers have helped readers explore and learn about our beautiful world through their images for more than a century. Here is their best work from the past ...

Uncover the incredible history of England’s mightiest castle. A day out at Dover Castle is a day out you’ll never forget. With just one ticket you’ll explore the Secret Wartime Tunnels beneath the ...

Hadrian’s Wall was a complex system of communications and defences. As well as the Wall itself there was an earthwork, a ditch, two major roads and numerous forts, milecastles and turrets along the 73 ...