Bern, Switzerland’s capital, is known for its striking medieval architecture and historic atmosphere. The city was founded in 1191 and grew along the banks of the Aare River. After a devastating fire ...

Bern, the capital of Switzerland, is famous for its beautifully preserved medieval Old Town. The city lies within a scenic ...

How the so-called ‘game of kings’ defied racial attitudes by celebrating the intellectual prowess of winners, irrespective of their skin colour.

This latest national park in Croatia offers access to stunning historic castles, oak forests, medieval towns and prehistoric caves, as well as extensive hiking and cycling trails.

Visiting Wing’s Castle reminds you that New York State is full of hidden treasures if you’re willing to venture beyond the ...

Archaeologists working on the extensive renovation of the Binnenhof, the historic center of Dutch politics in The Hague, have uncovered the foundations of a medieval city gate. Known as the Spuipoort, ...

Around 1.4 billion international holidays were taken annually by residents of planet Earth in recent years. Of those, about 750 million involved a European country. To put it another way, Europe ...

The Peasants’ Revolt of 1381 was one of the largest and most dramatic popular uprisings in medieval Europe. But what do we really know about this celebrated event in English history? The rising was ...