The little-known birthplace of Portugal has beautifully preserved its medieval past—and embarked on an ambitious and ...

Every first Sunday of the month, the châteaux of the Ile-de-France region open their doors free of charge. This Sunday, ...

A rare coin uncovers the fascinating story of a medieval king, revealing insights into history, power, and the era’s hidden connections.

A week-long biking trip around Lake Constance combines cycling through Germany, Austria, and Switzerland with visits to ...

The north Herefordshire village of Yarpole is steeped in history, from a 12th-century church to formally being the site of a monastic grange.

The little-known birthplace of Portugal has beautifully preserved its medieval past—and embarked on an ambitious and ...

Around the globe and for thousands of years, corpses have been treated with caution—lest they come back as vampiric monsters.

Cities provide thrills and bustle. Villages offer quiet and escape. But market towns – quintessentially British locales, ...

The same Europe that painted God and Adam white also painted Africa dark — the myth of the “Dark Continent” was the secular echo of the religious lie that holiness and whiteness were the same. These ...

In a cold library, a 12th-century scribe carefully works on a parchment. His task is to reproduce an older text, a document ...

From exploring churches, mosques and historic squares to tasting Bulgarian food, these are the best things to do in Sofia.

Things To Do in Armenia That Reveal Its Ancient Soul and Stunning Landscapes After the fall of the Soviet Union, Armenia ...