Fly at top speed on Europe’s longest zipline, just a short drive from Rome. An adrenaline rush with stunning views of the ...

In medieval England, early nutritional deprivation may have been beneficial during catastrophic times by producing adults of ...

The geopolitical impact of the Arab state on the trajectory of Asian history was enormous: it swept away old states and ...

Ricci map - detail from a China panel. All images via Wikipedia. In 1602, the Wanli Emperor of the Ming dynasty had a big ...

Villages and castles from 12th century England came to life in a small town in Serbia for the filming of a new series about ...

Eleanor of Aquitaine began her tumultuous life in Europe's royal circles as the most eligible bride in the Medieval period. But she didn't stay that way for long. By the time Eleanor took her last ...

Until about 10 years ago, this remote region barely saw any international travellers. But thanks to a new 3000-kilometre ...

More than 25 years ago, Michel Guyot, the owner of a French château, launched an experimental castle-building project. Workers using tools and techniques from the 13th century have now completed most ...

Once known as the Kingdom of Aragon, this region in the foothills of the Pyrenees has managed to evade mass tourism despite ...

Once known as the Kingdom of Aragon, this region in the foothills of the Pyrenees has managed to evade mass tourism despite ...

If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing what a real medieval knight wore to battle (spoiler: it wasn’t comfortable), or wondered how heavy a genuine sword from the Crusades might be (spoiler: very), ...

Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe Description Maps Documents Gallery Indicators ...