Wine consumption in Britain increased by over 500% between 1960 and 1980 and has continued to rise, with a 25% increase in sales between 1999 and 2003. Britain is now the world’s largest importer of wine. Vatican City consumes the most wine per capita, while Italy, France, Spain, the US, and Argentina are the top […]
Archaeologists have discovered an ancient fort in Kent, England, believed to be part of Julius Caesar’s invasions of Britain in 55 and 54 BC. The fort was found in Ebbsfleet and was built in a style similar to other fortifications in France and Germany. The site also contained the remains of individuals killed in conflict, […]
Tate Britain is one of four Tate art museums in England, specializing in British art from the Renaissance to present day. Its permanent collection includes works by famous artists such as JMW Turner, and it hosts the annual Turner Prize competition. Entry to the main galleries is free. Tate Britain is one of the four […]
Prehistoric Britain refers to the time before the Roman invasion in AD 43. Humans lived there before the Last Glacial Maximum, and prehistoric Britons left behind large mounds and hill forts. Cup casting techniques were brought from Spain and Portugal, and the Bronze Age began in 2,150 BC. The Iron Age began in 750 BC, […]
