As the Northern Crusades gained momentum, the Livonian Brothers of the Sword made significant inroads into the Baltic lands.

“Catapult” works because of its aw-shucks quality. Despite the sidebars into prickly themes, the book never strays far from ...

All of the retiree havens on this list have a lower monthly cost of living that is between 34% and 71% cheaper than in the ...

These small countries punch well above their weight in terms of culture, history and views. This is your guide on where to ...

A trip to Scotland's newest city promises a treasure trove for "thrift-hopping" enthusiasts, AKA those chasing sustainability ...

A new sky-high attraction invites visitors to experience this European capital from above, offering sweeping views of the ...

Andrew Blackall argues why Britain's heritage should have greater public access, such as with Corton Longbarrow ...

Spotted off the coast of Denmark, the "Svælget 2" is a cog, a kind of large trading vessel used in the Middle Ages. Experts ...

Hidden for six centuries, the largest known medieval cargo ship, known as a cog, has been uncovered off the coast of ...

The woman, holding a slender black smoking pipe, has much higher nalin than her companion, accentuating the height differential. Her status alongside the attendant is clear, too, from her sumptuous ...