In the 18th century, the scientific world was drunk on Newtonian certainty. The universe was a clockwork mechanism, ...

This stunning city combines historic spa sites with emerald forest views spanning out miles into the mountains.

A study suggests that a volcanic eruption around 1345 cooled the climate, leading to crop failures. On the ships that carried grain to fill the gap came plague-carrying fleas.

A California man discovered that a sketch inherited from his grandmother is an authentic Michelangelo drawing, confirmed ...

While Europe is a popular summer destination, Euroautumn can be just as lovely -- and more affordable -- than Eurosummer. Get ...

It is that time of the year when the festive cheer is in the air, that spirit of Yuletide is hard to miss.  Yes, Christmas is ...

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WHEN the butchers run out of ­turkeys for Christmas, all they have to do is look to the Dail where there’s a plentiful supply ...

This town has fast become one of my favourite spots for a weekend break, even in winter ...

Littered with castles, palaces and monuments, these UK landmarks have witnessed some of the most important events in history.

VIENNA, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) -- An exhibition featuring art from China's Forbidden City opened on Tuesday at Vienna's Kunsthistorisches Museum, exploring the parallels and contrasts between East and West ...

France is aiming to attract more investment from Chinese companies and facilitate market access for French exports.