In the old quarter of a Breton town, a routine construction project turned into a rare encounter with the Middle Ages.

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These thirty remarkable discoveries from 2024-2025 represent only a fraction of the archaeological treasures emerging from soil, sand, and sea around the world. Each find adds another piece to the ...

Even at the height of the Christmas holidays—when shopping districts overflow with locals and tourists alike—Japan feels remarkably calm. People move ...

Medieval life in Lancashire's villages revolved around agriculture, the local lord, and the Church, with most people being ...

Dreams have a funny way of staying dreams, except when they don’t, and RavenStone Castle in Harvard, Illinois is proof that sometimes fantasy becomes reality right here in the Midwest.

Among its many attractions are car-free historic towns that provide a glimpse into the past. These towns are perfect for ...

Le Château de la Verdière, located in the southeastern region of Provence, boasts 100 rooms, plus courtyards, terraces, olive ...