Vlad III Dracula, the brutal warlord and inspiration for Bram Stoker’s genre-defining vampire, has long held a reputation as medieval Europe’s most terrifying ruler. Now, new research asks: how true ...

When we learn music today, one of the first things we encounter is the familiar set of syllables used to name the notes of the scale: do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti, do. To many people, this seems ...

Across the table from me, Tony Robinson’s eyes are brimming with what look like tears. I’ve just asked him about the time five chapters of his book were stolen from his car while he was on holiday, ...

The Belial stool by Studio S II, in steel and leather, draws inspiration from the Savonarola chair, an X-frame design popular in medieval Italy. “Gothic arches, sharp spikes and oxblood leather ...

September is Michaelmas also known as the Feast of St Michael and All Angels. Who was St Michael and what is Michaelmas all about? This is the story ...

The horrors that Fort Henry has conjured for this year’s Fort Fright are bound to stir the imagination for some time. Once again this October, the National Historical Site has been transformed into ...

You do not soak up the atmosphere at St Bartholomew the Great. Rather, it threatens to soak you up. The gloom is so pervasive it seems it might just blot you out altogether. It is palpably exciting, a ...

If Europe is a tapestry of history, culture, and landscapes, its rivers are surely the golden threads weaving it all together. There’s a romance to river cruising here that’s impossible to replicate ...

Le Loke was, like all leper hospitals, known as a Lazar House, named after Lazarus the Beggar from the Bible, who was believed to be a leper. The hospital was dedicated to and named after St Leonard, ...

Autumn in Armenia is the ideal season to explore the country’s natural beauty, culture, and flavors. Mild weather, crisp air, and fewer crowds make October and November perfect months for discovering ...

Named to honor the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Immaculate Heart of Mary, and most chaste heart of St. Joseph, the Three Hearts Pilgrimage seeks to foster family relationships while praying for the country.

Stately homes are absolutely magical during the autumn time as their grounds are transformed by colourful foliage, making for a beautiful scenic visit on a crisp cold day.