Articles related to "British Isles"

'Monasteries and Society in the British Isles in the Later Middle Ages' is a collection of papers relating to British monasteries in medieval times.

Animals often turn up in places where they are not expected. Take, for example, the big black cats of the English and Scottish moors.

There is much confusion about what to call the country that contains England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Additional geographical names add more confusion.

Find a Europe cruise by selecting an embarkation port and deciding which ports of call are the most interesting based on a variety of European itineraries.

Publication of the Lonely Planet Guide to Great Britain is always an event, in Great Britain at least. It's the best British guide in one respect: getting headlines

Hog's Back, Christmas Pie, Bethlehem and Fry-up are some of the unusual and odd names given to towns in the British Isles. Check out how they got their names below.

This demanding day hike offers stunning scenery and a real challenge for even the toughest hiker.

The role of the sea in dictating the lifestyle of the Vikings is crucial to understand, given their proximity to the ocean and their reliance upon it.

Rabies is a virus infection to which all mammals, including man, are susceptible. It causes an acute and almost invariably fatal infection of the brain.

The landscape of Scotland is one of enormous contrast, and has struck those who have witnessed it with awe and wonder.

The climate of Britain is notoriously variable. However, records do reveal tendencies within seasons and in areas. The tourist might find the following summary useful.

Butterfly World is an innovotive conservation project soon to open in the UK, an attraction designed to teach the public and be a self-supporting research centre.

Galloway in South West Scotland now offers a chance for visitors to encounter some of Britain's Rarest Raptors at close range.

These fascinating stories of historical figures and events are sure to stir the reader's interest in the social and political development of the British Isles.

References to King Arthur abound in the British Isles, but some claims may have a stronger case than others.

The Black Death was a shattering event that caused widespread not to mention drastic demographic, economic, and social changes that the survivors barely understood.

"Salamander - borne in the sun-kissed flame. Who was it lit your candle and branded you with your name?" (Lyrics from the Jethro Toll song "Salamander")

The use of the coracle was once prevalent throughout the British Isles.

When his private quarrel turned into a national revolt, Owain Glyndwr became, for all time, the most important symbol of Welsh resistance to English occupation.

The Celts are a ethnic group of people spread throughout the British Isles and part of mainland Europe with a unique culture, history, religion, and language.

In 4th century BC, Greek adventurer Pytheas set out on an expedition to explore the lands beyond the Mediterranean and reached the Arctic limits of the known world.

The 2008 Michelin Restaurant and Hotel Guide for Britain and Ireland is out, with 4500 of the best hotels, gastropubs, guesthouses and top Michelin-starred restaurants.

A guide to golfing St Andrews and other historical golf courses in Scotland including Scottish Island courses. Winter Golf at St Andrews Old Course

On a clear day, the Isle of Man is visible from Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales.

A look at how the great lords of the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries displayed their wealth and power, and controlled the people they ruled.

English is now a global language but how it became so is a fascinating story. There were times when it all but disappeared but miraculously survived and became stronger.

Supercar driving experience days' vouchers are great cheap Christmas gifts and birthday presents for British car lovers and foreign car enthusiasts visiting the UK.

Boasting a collection of more than 800,000 artifacts, Nashville's Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum is the most engaging depiction of the industry's stories.

Low-cost airlines flying from London, the UK, and Ireland offer cheap flights to the best German Christmas markets in Berlin, Frankfurt, Nuremberg, Dresden, and Cologne.

The Isle Of Man has been invaded by at least four different nations, but still retains its own indigenous customary rights.

John Cabot explored the eastern coastline of Canada in 1497. He was searching for the Northwest Passage.

They have become so ubiquitous to the Christmas celebration that it is easy to forget that the Christmas card is nearly 200 years old and Christmas stamps a lot younger.

With 56,000 + album sales this past year alone, Adele isn't shy when it comes to belting out her bluesy ballads.

As snooker looks to go global, officials are introducing a new tournament in the snooker world. The honour of hosting the event has been bestowed upon Bahrain

Accounts of big cat sightings have been reported in the British Isles for over 40 years. What are people seeing?

Not all encounters with big cats in Britain have proved to be benign. Both farm animals and humans have been the object of attacks by these wild felines.

Last night, unbeaten Joe Calzaghe officially ended his boxing career, which spanned 16 years and forty-six conquests, claiming he "had no more mountains to climb".

In the new paperback edition of Myths and Legends of Britain and Ireland, author Richard Jones explores the history and mystery of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales

Castlerigg is the most visited stone circle in Cumbria, a region which is host to a number of other large prehistoric stone circles.

The Vikings offered human sacrifices upon launching a new longboat. It is very likely that the wine ceremony used today dates back to the original blood ceremony.

Columbus wasn't the first European to reach the New World or explore it. The Vikings beat him to it.

Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to be a Real Madrid player by the end of June.

Galloway forest Park in South West Scotland offers an unique opportunity to witness red deer stags locking horns in the timless ritual of the annual rut

A genealogy timeline shows ancestors' birth, marriage and death, other life events, plus world events. Timelines prompt questions & hints for further ancestry research.

Cabbage soup and corned beef & cabbage are commonly consumed in celebration of St Patrick's Day. Why is green cabbage so intimately connected with the food of Ireland?

The biggest event on the Scottish calendar is Hogmanay. Visitors come from around the world to join in "The Best New Year's Party in Europe

Beauty, charm and allure - Jersey is said to be like her most famous historical character - Lillie Langtree. There is much to see for both adults and children.

Denounced by the chronicler Gildas as beyond redemption, Maelgwn may have been the greatest of British Kings in the years following Arthur.

Rugby Union is a sport played world wide and features a variety of tournaments in different regions.

British metal once again proves to the world what it's capable of. Dawn of Reprisal is latest offering from the pummeling and sinister sounds of Malefice