From the heights of Southampton Common to the edge of the waterfront, these grim executions intended to deter crime and assert state authority.

Starting in Dewlish, this 4.5 mile Dorset walk’s route takes in where five medieval roads meet, rises gently to open fields with extensive downland and valley views. Click into the photo gallery above ...

There has long been a great fascination with the Medieval period of history. Thousands of stories, whether historical or fantastical, are set or based during this era. It is an era that has been ...

The rare gem-set Medieval bishop's ring is expected to sell for between £15,000 to £18,000 A rare Medieval bishop's ring found by a retired firefighter in a Norfolk field is expected to fetch up ...

A rare Medieval bishop's ring found by a retired firefighter in a Norfolk field is expected to fetch up to £18,000 at auction. The gold ring, which has a central hexagonal cabochon sapphire with ...

It was deemed that hanging would not be enough for the execution of someone so evil – as Rais swung from the gallows in Nantes, a fire was lit under his feet. Rais has gone down in infamy. His name is ...

There have been many reincarnations of London Bridge since the original Roman crossing in AD50. The most famous and longstanding of these was the “Old” Medieval bridge, finished in 1209 during the ...

During medieval times, Smithfield was one of the most important places in London, full of jousting, livestock grazing, summer fairs and, of course, the occasional execution. Famous dissenters and ...

What are the best medieval games? Rare is a videogame that doesn’t feature at least one sword, suit of armor, or roast chicken. Still, they’re usually mixed in with bearded hermits slinging ...

Being found guilty of murder she was sentenced to be ‘mangled and maimed’ before being given the death penalty. Despite being a female the prisoner was dressed in a new white shirt, waistcoat, a pair ...