Inside the structural flaws, leadership mistakes, supply crises, and social unrest that dismantled a centuries-old empire.

How early blunders in Serbia and Galicia set the stage for a grinding, resource-draining war the Empire couldn’t win.

In each era of globalisation since the mid-17th century, a single country has sought to be the clear world leader – shaping ...

Most people know about this yearly occurrence, but few know the story behind Daylight Saving Time and the arguments for and against keeping it twice a year. The basic premise is that we advance clocks ...

In 1931, a Hungarian inventor named Szilveszter Matuska carried out one of the most shocking crimes in the nation’s history.

Venerable Cardinal József Mindszenty died in exile 50 years ago and became an enduring symbol of resistance to totalitarian ...

Today, only around 40 monarchies remain. Of these, just about 10 to 12, mostly in the Middle East and North Africa, still have ruling power. The rest are ceremonial, their crowns polished by tradition ...

FPÖ politician Walter Rosenkranz occupies Austria's second-highest political office despite his membership in a ...

Discover the Dolomites for the first time with scenic hikes, charming villages and cozy mountain lodges.

A sauna performance which was unlike anything I've seen before was among the treats on this hotel tour of northern Italy ...

President Museveni has urged the global community to prioritize mutually beneficial cooperation and shared prosperity over domination and ideological conflict.

A painting of Malinche with Cortés by Roberto Cueva del Rio. Credit: Jujomx – CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons. Mexico has launched a government-led effort to vindicate the life and legacy of a ...