The death of Pope Francis brought change to the Catholic Church, which counts 1.4 billion adherents and is now led — for the ...

“We chose the equinox and the solstice (and) New Year’s Eve so as you walk in the labyrinth, you can reflect,” she said. “And ...

Just down the street stands the Last Chance Store, which despite its ominous-sounding name, was simply the final opportunity for Santa Fe Trail travelers to purchase supplies before the long stretch ...

5th century BC. The Persian Achaemenid Empire, established half a century earlier under Cyrus the Great, stretched from ...

In Greek folklore, the Kallikantzaroi are mischievous underground goblins that emerge during the Twelve Days of Christmas to cause chaos with pranks and havoc. Families ward them off with fires, ...

Fancy a hi-tech European weight-loss retreat or a family-friendly spa that starts at under £100? Rosie Green sent testers to ...

During the fifth century BC, Athens was a city-state to be reckoned with. Together with Sparta, it was one of the two great ...

Northern Europe is often praised for its order, efficiency, and dramatic landscapes, but Southern Europe consistently delivers experiences that feel warmer, richer, and more deeply human. From ...