Learn about the Gunpowder Plot of the 5th of November and Guy Fawkes, one of the plotters who helped plan the attack on the British Parliament.

On January 27, 1606, Guy Fawkes and his seven co-conspirators were tried for their role in the Gunpowder Plot. All eight were found guilty and sentenced to be hanged, drawn, and quartered, with Fawkes executed last to maximize his...

On November 3rd, the conspirators decided to proceed with their plot to blow up the English Parliament despite growing suspicions. Guy Fawkes was discovered in the cellar with gunpowder on the night of November 4th and arrested,...

The Gunpowder Plot conspirators made slow progress tunneling under Parliament, but a fortunate discovery of a vacant undercroft above their tunnel allowed them to store gunpowder closer to their target. Despite challenges, including...

Guy Fawkes, born in York around 1570, had a Protestant father and Catholic mother. His father died when Guy was a child and he came to identify strongly with the Catholic side of his family, which was increased by his education at a...

Hold onto your souls! We’re about to journey into the Underworld. Here the Hollow Men dwell on the shores of the river Acheron, forgotten and full of regret. Does TS Eliot believe he will eventually join them? Or is salvation still...

Every year on the 5th of November in the UK we light fires and set off fireworks, but why? It all dates back to 1605, let me quickly explain. Also find out exactly what we do on Bonfire night these days. Learn about British culture...