The Tower of London, one of London's most iconic landmarks, played a significant role during and after World War Two, including as a barracks, a prisoner of war centre, and even an allotment. It was ...

The dig might have uncovered some of the earliest victims of the Black Death, and other tantalizing clues about medieval life in the citadel. The Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula at the Tower of ...

The Tower of London is one of the United Kingdom's most recognizable and historical landmarks. And now a team of archaeologists is unearthing some of its secrets, including 20 skeletons. The stone ...

The excavations are taking place at the Chapel Royal of St. Peter ad Vincula while crews install an elevator to make the landmark more accessible. Historic Royal Palaces The first major excavation at ...

In folklore, it’s said the Tower of London will fall if its flock of ravens fly away. In reality, the former royal residence is at risk from the City of London Corporation’s (CLC) ambitious plans to ...

Archaeologists recently uncovered the ancient skeletons of possible Black Death victims – buried just beneath one of London’s most popular tourist spots. Historic Royal Palaces (HRP), the organization ...

The stone fortress was built by William the Conqueror in the 1070s to guard his power and houses the crown jewels. The tower is steeped in tragic history. “Kings and queens imprisoned their rivals and ...

The Tower of London has loomed over the city since the 11th century. Bob Collowan via Wikimedia Commons under CC BY-SA 3.0 The Tower of London has been a famous landmark and enduring symbol of royalty ...