Contrary to popular belief, illuminated manuscripts were not exclusively made in Europe—one of the most impressive is from ...

Here is a look at the life of the Princess of Wales, the former Catherine (Kate) Middleton. Personal Birth date: January 9, 1982 Birth place: Reading, Berkshire, England Birth name: Catherine ...

Of the 200 pieces set to be featured - including clothing, jewellery, hats, shoes and accessories - we have selected five of ...

Discover key insights about Archbishop Ronald Hicks, his journey in the Church, and what his new appointment means following Pope Leo’s official announcement.

Today in History for Jan. 1: In 1622, the Roman Catholic church adopted Jan. 1 as the beginning of the year, rather than March 25. In 1653, Newfoundland's Coat of Arms was granted by King Charles I.

IT is said that Christmas has become too commercial—as if in Early Christian times it was just commercial enough—but the real ...

In a world of $18 avocado toast and $25 burgers, there exists a glorious time capsule in Seattle where your wallet can breathe easy while your stomach fills happily. The Mecca Cafe stands defiantly ...

Irish spellings are often replaced with an anglicized version, and those old spellings could be less popular in years to come ...

The mayor of London has been granted permission to use the coat of arms that once belonged to the Greater London Council (GLC). The King issued the warrant to the Greater London Authority (GLA) last ...

Accredited Genealogists Ireland (AGI) has released a new resource highlighting the wealth of information hidden in ...

Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon escaped injury when they came under small arms fire from militants on Thursday. The incident occurred at around 6pm near the village of Bint Jbeil in the Irish area of ...

NOW the weather has plummeted, we’re all looking for ways to keep warm. And while a puffer coat does do the job, it doesn’t ...