Money has shaped civilizations for centuries, but in Medieval Europe, it didn’t work the way we think today. The rise of banking, trade credit, and money changers transformed the economy from a simple ...

Hampton Court Palace in England was the home of Henry VIII, and today it runs family-friendly events including arts and food ...

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Like most items of fashion, shoes signal the wearer’s status to their peers. Poulaines were heavily decorated and expensive to make, and their elongated design made it difficult to move around. Thus, ...

The concept of happiness is wildly subjective, but that isn't going to stop lists of the world's happiest cities from ...

THE Halloween mid-term break is fast approaching, offering families a chance to make the most of the spooky season – and a ...

I ADORE France. I would go every month if I could, but my bank manager would have something to say about that.  Sometimes, ...

Three sleeper trains and four day trains took in many of the continent's great capitals, with little hassle en route ...

One author has been credited with creating the virtuous teenagers’ thrilling adventures for almost a century. But there’s a ...

medieval streets and a 12th-century Gothic cathedral. Bô Noël Christmas market is one of seven in the city in late November and through December, but head to this one for an authentic festive ...

Seeing Europe aboard a river cruise with Viking offers a more peaceful way to take in great mountain ranges, castles and ...

The £10 entry fee is for kids aged five to 15 to play all day long. If adults want to play too it's £18 per adult, or £46 for ...