Traditional Judaism believes in Geihinom or Gehenna. Really bad sinners go there after death for up to 12 months to become purified of their sins (think: Jewish purgatory). Then, they “graduate” and ...

From Cold War spies to popular computer games, Berlin’s many museums cover topics guaranteed to interest every kind of ...

Explore 11 of the most unforgettable cities across Europe, from Málaga to Dresden, through personal stories, travel tips, and ...

Ildikó Enyedi, Hungarian director of Oscar-nominated “On Body and Soul” and 2020 Cannes contender “The Story of My Wife,” ...

This hilltop village, with its cobbled streets and picturesque views, seriously feels like you’re stepping into a fairytale, ...

To access this episode early and ad-free, subscribe to BBC Podcast Premium on Apple Podcasts. The episode will be available for free with adverts on 15th May. Melvyn Bragg and guests explore typology, ...

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec was a famous artist and poster painter, who became known for his images of popular performers and ...

He has written on Israeli art, music, and spirituality, and is working to reawaken interest in medieval Jewish mysticism. He can be contacted at [email protected].

French art historian and resistance hero Rose Valland is the subject of Michelle Young's first narrative nonfiction book, ...

A MAJOR historic site which lies under a car park in York has been given a special protection after years of community campaigns. Jewbury in York which is the site of a medieval Jewish cemetery ...

Elina Gertsman calls the exhibit “small, but mighty.” Some items are so intricate and ornate they require viewing through a magnifying glass to capture detail. But make no mistake, the impact of ...

Hyderabad: A new rock art site, believed to be from the medieval period, has been discovered at Peddagutta in Jeenugarala village of Mahabubnagar district.The red pigment paintings, found by ...