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

Legends about Jesus’ early years circulated widely in the Middle Ages. Mary Dzon reflects on some of the stories.

In the right settings, East Tennessee can feel reminiscent of medieval Europe. You can see knights fight at Schulz Brau ...

The Rothschild Vienna Mahzor, a Jewish prayer book that has survived through centuries, will be offered by Sotheby’s in 2026.

Images of the son of God depict him as petting lions, rescuing another boy from a tower, and standing on a sunbeam.

Halfway between Rome and Lake Bolsena, Viterbo overlooks the volcanic hills of northern Lazio. This fortified town, long the ...

From a jewel heist to crumbling galleries, it’s been a dire year for the world’s most visited museum. At least France has woken up to its predicament, says political commentator Agnès Poirier ...

The iconic Palacio Zea-Salvatierra has just been sold for slightly more than €3.2, making it one of the most prestigious ...

I've read and heard good things about Croatia; its beautiful seascapes, historic streets and buildings, and laid back vibe. I ...

A Cotswolds village has been named as one of the fairytale areas in the United Kingdom. Castle Combe has carefully preserved Medieval buildings and the Bybrook River running through it. The Old Court ...

Too much turkey and Baileys? Blow away the Christmas cobwebs on one of our rambles. And if that doesn’t work, they all end at a pub for a hair of the dog ...