Vlad III Dracula, the brutal warlord and inspiration for Bram Stoker’s genre-defining vampire, has long held a reputation as medieval Europe’s most terrifying ruler. Now, new research asks: how true ...

Hattiesburg's Pocket Museum is hosting a new exhibit called, "A Pocket Full of Posey: Plague Doctors and Peculiar Cures." ...

Ghent’s city center is beautiful and easy to navigate on foot, though trams and boats provide stops to other points nearby. The city’s most famous spots are indeed must-do highlights, but take the ...

Europe is dotted with several car-free villages, which are perfect for those looking for a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. These villages let you explore their beautiful ...

The Belial stool by Studio S II, in steel and leather, draws inspiration from the Savonarola chair, an X-frame design popular in medieval Italy. “Gothic arches, sharp spikes and oxblood leather ...

A travel lover has revealed five "perfect" October destinations for anyone dreaming of a cosy autumn escape. Sharing her recommendations on TikTok as @thenatalieway1, the blogger unveiled her top ...

This piece is part of a series of articles covering the medieval and early modern great powers of each of Asia’s regions: East Asia, Central and North Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and West Asia ...

Slovenia’s epic history, artistic creativity, grand gastronomy and rich culture converge in its myriad festivals. The Ljubljana Festival has brought joy since 1953, and is still Slovenia’s largest, ...

In his lifetime, the first king of England was renowned throughout Europe. But over the centuries, he has been sidelined by history.

Few places on earth stir the imagination quite like the South of France. Here, rolling fields unfurl in waves of lavender—a breathtaking tableau that has lured painters, poets and wanderers for ...

If you're craving an impromptu European escape and only have 24 hours to spare, these cities might just be the perfect pick.

Despite the challenges‭, ‬demand shows no sign of waning‭. ‬Today’s custodians of castles and monasteries are not feudal lords but global billionaires‭, ‬royals from the Middle East‭, ‬Silicon Valley ...