two lion skulls dating to medieval times. Genetic evidence suggests they belong to a subspecies of Barbary lion that once lived in Africa but disappeared a century ago. The Tower of London ...

While there are few that have been around a long time, there is only one that has remained in its original structure since it was built in the 11th century. According to Historic Royal Palaces, the ...

Fatima & Harry: Ready. Queen Elizabeth I: William the Conqueror started building the Tower of London in 1078, after he defeated King Harold at the Battle of Hastings. It took many years to build ...

Right in front of it, there’s a statue of the Roman Emperor Trajan. While it may seem authentic to the Roman era, the statue is actually a 20th-century addition; rescued from a scrapyard in the 1950s ...

One of the city's most iconic and most visited tourist destinations, the Tower of London is brimming with ... and in more superstitious times, it was thought to be highly unlucky for the birds ...

A royal residency, place of execution, and home to the dazzling Crown Jewels. Learn more about visiting the Tower of London here.

Chief Yeoman Warder Alan Kingshott popped into the Breakfast Show studio to help launch 500 Words 2017, and shared some fascinating stories about the Tower. Alan brought in some props to give ...

Built as a fortress by William the Conqueror beginning in the 1070s, the UNESCO-listed Tower of London is one of the city's most iconic landmarks. Once a palace for monarchs, a formidable state ...

Although its exterior might be grim and even unimpressive (especially when compared to stately Buckingham Palace), the Tower of London's interior is always bustling with activity. Despite its name ...