A new textbook soon to be taught in Russian schools leans on the works of a 16th-century monk. It fits a pattern of ...

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Archaeologists were astonished to uncover hundreds of skeletons while excavating the grounds of a British university, which once hosted a medieval church demolished in the 1650s.

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The deteriorating health of Pope Francis has led to the worldwide speculation regarding his possible successor.

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Stewart T. Monti’s poetic children’s book brings European folklore and 11th-century adventures to life with heart and charm.

Cyprus's second-largest city is a beach lover's paradise, with 14 Blue Flag beaches, as well as a charming old town, medieval castle and vibrant nightlife - and it's more affordable than you might thi ...

A newly analyzed medieval manuscript suggests that sailors from the same region as Christopher Columbus may have known about ...

From Russian Orthodox churches to UNESCO World Heritage sites, this whirlwind train journey that spans three countries is ...

The material on the covers of books from a French abbey was too hairy to have come from calves or other local mammals.