Much of human history has been influenced and shaped by warfare. Warfare itself predates history, with the squabbles and fights […] ...

Archaeologists have uncovered remnants of Nya Lödöse, a forgotten 16th-century city beneath modern Gothenburg, revealing ...

A beautiful town that's been dubbed the 'home of Christmas' has long been a hit with Disney fans thanks to its Beauty and the ...

Cruising down A1A in St. Augustine, with palm trees swaying and seagulls soaring overhead, you’ll suddenly slam on the brakes—because there, rising from Florida’s coastal landscape like a mirage, ...

The city is the UK’s indie bookshop capital and the ultimate destination for those who like to get lost in a good tome. Local Rory Buccheri is your guide ...

Is gingerbread one of your favorite sweets to bake around the holidays? The evolution of this cookie started farther back ...

Ash from the explosion may have led to crop failure and famine in southern Europe, leading some Italian cities to import ...

The city offers a range of beautiful sandy beaches, and has historic sights to explore dating back to ancient times. But not ...

Climate‑driven shifts due to volcanic activity, and the increase in grain trade helped bring the Black Death to Italian ports ...

Near the square is St. Michael’s Bridge, which provides Ghent’s best 360-degree panorama. The waterway underfoot — now plied ...

A sudden climate jolt disrupted harvests and trade, setting in motion the grain routes that helped carry plague into Europe.

A surprising study has uncovered a link between a massive volcanic eruption in 1345 and the onset of the Black Death, Europe's deadliest pandemic. The discovery reveals how a catastrophic chain of ...