It’s remarkable that the English-speaking world remembers Magna Carta. The product of a struggle between King John and his barons, it was sealed on the bank of the Thames 800 years ago ...

It is often said that King John 'signed' the Magna Carta, but according to the modern definition of the word ‘sign’, writing one’s name or signature, technically he did not. Instead ...

The exhibition includes the Magna Carta, dating from 1215; the Charter of the Forest from 1217 and an amended version of the latter written in 1225. The Magna Carta, signed by King John ...

Two climate activists in their 80s have targeted the Magna Carta at the British Library. Reverend Dr Sue Parfitt, 82, and Judy Bruce, an 85-year-old retired biology teacher, entered the library ...

Step back in time as we explore the iconic site of the Magna Carta's signing at Runnymede ... they changed everything we know about the origins of writing. Government moves to speed up land ...