Whether biking to castles or kayaking through gorges, a trip centred on this river is the epitome of European romance.

Some of Italy's best wineries are located just south of Florence throughout the wine region of Tuscany. Here are the 9 best ...

They illustrate the life of the local Jewish community and its coexistence with a Christian majority in Central Europe during the Middle Ages, between the end of the 11th and the mid-14th century ...

In our secular age, most of us scoff at the supernatural. Consequently, it is difficult to put ourselves in the mindsets of ...

A scientific analysis of dozens of 12th- and 13th-century books found in European monasteries reveals they were bound in sealskins procured by Norse traders from as far away as Greenland.

During the Late Bronze Age (16th–12th centuries BCE ... of local Central European productions. This finding indicates contacts with workshops in the center of the continent, thereby expanding the ...

While the Swiss Alps have long been the default destination for mountain getaways in Europe, the Transylvanian ... Founded by Saxon settlers in the 12th century, Sibiu's historic center still ...

in some cases it was possible to map the footprints – or ‘hoofprints’ – of noble families too, and distributions of these objects might even tell us about the locations of medieval tournament sites.

The UNESCO-listed square hasn't changed much since it was established in the 12th century when it functioned ... one of the most beautiful squares in Europe, plus it's a great place to sit back ...

Pack sturdy shoes (and maybe a little courage): here are 12 Jaw‑Dropping Cliffside Villages to Visit in 2025 marvels you’ll ...