What is Cold Harbor on Severance? It could be tied to this major Civil War battle
The Battle of Cold Harbor was the Confederacy’s last major Civil War victory. Does it offer any insight into the mysterious ...
Did Richard III really kill his nephews? The question is tearing historians apart.
Richard III has long stood accused of murdering his nephews in 1483, but some experts doubt it. A new piece of evidence has ...
7 destinations to explore in Fife—from the home of golf to Scotland’s ancient capital
Take a walk back in time on a visit to Fife, home to towering cathedrals, ancient abbeys and the world’s oldest golf course. Here's how to explore the historic kingdom at its best.
Where to find the best meatballs, fika and fine dining in Stockholm
The Swedish capital offers a fine fusion of international and New Nordic flavours, alongside homely traditional dining.
Inside Turkey’s ancient oil wrestling championship
This real-life clash of the titans was once used as a morale booster for Ottoman troops and now draws visitors from all over ...
How a bloody battlefield inspired a pacifist to create the Red Cross
Swiss businessman Jean-Henri Dunant was shocked by the paralysis of local authorities after the Battle of Solferino, and then ...
The graves of ‘woman warriors’ are changing what we know about ancient gender roles
Recent scientific reevaluations of remains have historians rethinking the prevalence of women fighters throughout history.
A wine-lover's guide to the Costa Brava
With centuries of winemaking history and a wealth of tasting experiences on offer, the Costa Brava is ideally set up for ...
What scientists are learning about how to prevent allergies in kids
Research suggests that introducing kids to food allergens early in life can help—but that the same might not be true for ...
Was Queen Victoria the first influencer? How the ‘media monarch’ shaped the modern world
From white wedding dresses to Christmas trees, Victoria’s personal choices became global trends—long before the age of social ...
Discover Flagstaff, the world’s first international dark-sky city
The city of Flagstaff has taken big steps to preserve the clarity of its night sky. Find out the best ways to experience the ...
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Rock art in Venezuela may be the sign of a lost ancient culture
Archaeologists discovered clusters of red ocher drawings scattered on rocks and cliffs across Canaima National Park—and ... Archaic period of South American history (10,000–3,000 B.C ...