British Culture

A family's insignia, known today as a coat of arms, originated in England during the 12th century when knights painted them on their shields to serve as identification during battles. Over time,...

A traditional kilt is pleated in the back only, from side seam to side seam, and the front is flat with overlapped pieces. Pleats are folded in either of two traditional ways which are dictated by...

With the advent of the many remakes of Pride and Prejudice and other Jane Austen tales retold in Video, many people are turning to Regency Dancing and its enjoyment. Running a Ball can provide an...

George Bernard Shaw observed that "America and England are two nations divided by a common language." This is never more apparent than when Cockney rhyming slang is spoken. It originated in...

Being a citizen of any country can have its benefits. This is a very brief checklist for gaining citizenship in the United Kingdom.

These days, the British are known for Austin Powers, Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares, Bridget Jones, a slew of Jane Austen novels and movies, David and Victoria Beckham and of course Princess Diana. ...

Many American women have a thing about Englishmen. Maybe it’s the Mr. Darcy haughtiness factor, or the boyish Beckham factor, or the Jamie Oliver great cooking factor… however you slice it, the...

Imagine that you are taking an acting course. Your instructor gives you an assignment to write a paper on the mannerism differences between Americans and British. Rather than simply looking up the...

Traveling to London can be a lot of fun, but it can also be awkward if you don't plan ahead properly. American tourists are known throughout the UK as being rude and annoying, which isn't the...

Just like the United States, Britain is divided into different regions and areas. Britain is one of the most diverse nations in Europe with over 250 different languages being spoken in London...

Cockney rhyming slang originally sprung up during the 1800s in that area of East London which was within hearing distance of the "Bow Bells" of St Mary-Le-Bow church in Cheapside. Although no one...

Played over 5 days, each day lasting 7 hours, test match cricket tests its participants' mental and physical endurance. Only an obsessive fan can watch every second, and the game is all about the...

An accent is a certain way of pronouncing a language, so it is quite impossible to speak without one. Luckily, our accents can change over time so, if you're interested in learning to talk with a...

Seeing the Queen can prove rather challenging. When major events occur, Her Majesty can be counted upon to be seen in public or to give a radio address as she does every Christmas. The list below...