I aim present the origins of the British national flag. Where the concept was thought up; when in history; and how the different designs amalgamated.

Mar 7, 2011 - Ben Blewett

The United Kingdom has four flowers which have been used as symbols of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales in both official and unofficial capacities.

May 4, 2010 - Sharon Falsetto

Calendar customs have existed since man was born. Every country has its own traditions and England is no exception enjoying some strange folkloric heritage

Mar 16, 2011 - Sylvia Kent

Armed with a metal detector, a plough or simply an experienced eye, treasure seekers continue to find precious artefacts from Britain's past.

Sep 14, 2009 - Paris Franz

This is the 3rd of a 6-part series talking about luxury residences and will focus on some of the global top-spots for second homes away from home.

Feb 16, 2009 - Paulomi Patel

Voters in Brighton have elected Britain's first Green MP. The party has moved from its traditional environmental focus towards more radical policies.

May 7, 2010 - Jennifer Young

What GENUKI lacks in modern web page design, pastel text and icons it more than makes up for in the sheer volume of useful family history information.

Feb 24, 2011 - Bill Atkinson

Arthur Diosy had a passion for Japan from an early age. At the age of 10 he compiled a Chinese-French-English dictionary for his own use.

Aug 17, 2010 - Amanda Wilkins

Railway buffs will appreciate a personal gift of a train tour, whether a vacation or day out on a steam train. There are a wide range of British train tours

Nov 5, 2010 - Dawn Denmar

The United Arab Emirates sits atop the "rhinoceros horn" of the Arabian peninsula. A small prosperous federation of tribal states, the UAE was founded on 2 December 1971.

May 30, 2009 - Susan Z. Swan

London may have the best known mass transit system in the country, but most towns and cities provide public transport options, albeit with varying success

Sep 13, 2011 - Paula Thomas

Measles is a highly contagious viral infection spread through droplets whose incidence has increased in the UK in the first half of 2011.

Aug 22, 2011 - Kerstin Rolfe

Jobs in the United Kingdom go mainly to non-British nationals, but new laws in the UK might change this situation

Nov 19, 2010 - Dimitri Alexander

Once widespread in Britain, bitterns have delcined as their natural habitat is reduced in area. It's hoped reedbed restoration programmes will increase numbers in the UK.

Mar 24, 2010 - Jennifer Young

Pollution and habitat loss led to a drastic decline in otter numbers in the UK. Restricting pesticides and improving water quality has promoted a dramatic recovery.

Mar 19, 2010 - Jennifer Young

Red squirrels are threatened in the UK by the expansion of their grey North American cousins. As their range shrinks, conservation groups are working to protect them.

Nov 16, 2009 - Jennifer Young

Moving and relocation to the UK can be a stressful experience. Professional removal companies and UK relocation services can make the transition easier.

Sep 17, 2009 - Fleur Hupston

This article examines the reasons for the UK's relatively high rate of teenage pregnancies and describes risk factors for teen pregnancy.

Aug 4, 2009 - Martin Bohn