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

Clitunno plain, Trevi rewards visitors with art, medieval streets, and its famed moraiolo olive oil within easy reach of ...

Compared to the hard life of a medieval peasant the life of a monk must have been a doddle. Right? Well, no not really.

At the Met Cloisters in Manhattan, paintings, statuettes and other objects demonstrate that human desire transcends time and ...

According to legend, the medieval manuscript was made out of a pact with the Devil, which is one reason why it is sometimes referred to as the Devil’s Bible. The uniformity of the writing suggests ...

The Czech capital is like a time capsule—and its hotels provide the perfect opportunity to see it all, from medieval monasteries to the gilded opulence of the baroque era.

At a 13th-century Scottish castle, researchers have excavated a medieval gravoir—a thin, pointed tool once used to style hair. The rare artifact is part of a cache of objects that reveal what daily ...

With its exposed beams, crackling hearths and age-old charm, this ancient coaching inn provides the ideal launching pad for discovering one of North Wales' most captivating towns. Tracing its roots to ...

Archaeologists recently announced the discovery of a grand castle affiliated with a long-forgotten medieval kingdom and nestled on an island in Scotland. The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

October to December isn’t just another stretch of the calendar, it’s a mood. The light softens, festivals stack up, and a quiet urgency creeps in: one last chance to travel, celebrate, and recharge ...

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