Europe has many historic castles to explore as a tourist, but what about the castles you can actually "live" inside? Here are ...

More than 500 years ago, after dedicating hours to the meticulous transcription of a crucial manuscript, a Flemish scribe set the parchment out to dry—only to later return and discover the page ...

Maritime archaeologists from Denmark's Viking Ship Museum have unearthed an extraordinary find beneath the waters near Copenhagen - the largest medieval cog ever discovered. The 600-year-old vessel ...

This intricate gold ring found in Norway features a deceptive blue glass setting likely designed to mimic a holy sapphire.

As a growing number of travellers seek out quieter alternatives to popular European hotspots, travel experts at Iglu Cruise ...

The bestselling author’s new book weaves together real-life locations, historical events, and organizations even as it blurs ...

The race has begun to select Britain's first town of culture, with a Black Country town one of the first out of the blocks to ...

The race has begun to select Britain's first town of culture, with a Black Country town one of the first out of the blocks to ...

If you’re dreaming of a holiday but you don’t want to battle with the crowds, it’ll pay to visit the places less travelled.

From sun-drenched landscapes that inspired artists such as Van Gogh and Cezanne to the French food capital Lyon and ...

Medieval People Thought the Earth Was Flat Historians of science David Lindberg and Ronald Numbers point out that there was ...

Discover the historical names of Turkey, including Anatolia and Asia Minor, and learn about its transformation from the ...