Aachen in western Germany is a city rich in history, culture and architectural marvels - yet is often overlooked despite its ...

When it comes to the biggest questions about British history, there is perhaps none more frequently asked than who were the best (and worst) monarchs. YouGov asked the public for their opinion.

Legends surround love, that crazy feeling that can inspire the most beautiful songs, but also the most terrible wars. History is full of famous love stories.The most famous gay couple of antiquity ...

Cruise culture is nearly as divisive as the topic of Disney adults. People have strong opinions on both sides, but when this ...

In a stunning revelation on PBS’s Finding Your Roots, Sharon Stone learned that royalty runs in her blood – and not just any royalty. The 66-year-old actress was visibly shocked when host Henry Louis ...

According to one legend, Pope Gelasius wanted to put an end to the debauchery in the late fifth century. He declared Feb. 14 ...

Greek mythology is prominent in art dating from antiquity through to the renaissance and even in contemporary artwork. During ...

The U.S. is full of archaeological sites, "but in most cases you could be standing right on top of one and never know it," Elic Weitzel told Newsweek.

Historians and experts, along with the film's star and director, discuss how accurate the Oscars' best picture favourite The ...

David Peace’s gripping account of the Munich air disaster, 67 years ago today, has much to say about the way media has changed.

First of three parts NATIONAL Artist Amado V. Hernandez wrote a novel called "Mga Ibong Mandaragit," which I translated into "The Preying Birds," published by Penguin Southeast Asia. The book has a ...

Discovered half a century ago in Ethiopia, the bones of Lucy, the most famous of the Australopithecus, are set to be showcased in Prague in the summer of 2025. This marks a groundbreaking European ...