Every year on November 5, skies across England, Scotland and Wales are illuminated by fireworks as Brits head out into the night to enjoy Guy Fawkes Night celebrations.

It is a commonly held piece of etymology that Fawkes’ name is the origin of the use of “guy” as slang for “man” — and, by extension, of the phrase “you guys.” Originally Published ...

They were caught and later hanged for treason. Their action resulted in even more punishment against the Catholic Church. In January 1606, the U.K. Parliament established November 5 as a day of public ...

Gunpowder Plot and why we remember him on Bonfire Night explained. Guy Fawkes has gone down in history as being part of a treasonous plot to overthrow the king in 1605.

The wonderful thing about Guy Fawkes/Bonfire/Fireworks Night was that it was a bit homemade and shonky. It also fills our primeval desire to sit around a fire during the darkest periods of the ...

Guy Fawkes, sometimes known as Guido Fawkes, was one of several men arrested for attempting to blow up London’s Houses of Parliament on November 5, 1605.

Every year on November 5, skies across England, Scotland and Wales are illuminated by fireworks as Brits head out into the night to enjoy Guy Fawkes Night celebrations. Also called Fireworks Night or ...