Archaeologists recently uncovered “sensational” artifacts beneath a historic monastery in Poland — offering a glimpse into monastic life in the 18th century.

The 13th Century "Codex Gigas" Or "The Devil's Bible" Is The Subject Of An Unsettling Legend According to the legend, the ancient text was made by a sinful monk in one night, after making a deal ...

It has grown into one of world’s largest, most unique Catholic pilgrimages. For days before Pentecost weekend, about a million people do the “romería del Rocío” in swirling clouds of dust that’s as ...

Tucked in a quiet Moray glen, 13th century Pluscarden Abbey is Britain’s only medieval monastery still inhabited by monks.

Ancient DNA extracted from a sediment core from a high-altitude Pyrenean lake in Spain reveals that fish may have been added to the lake by humans as early as the 7th century CE. The findings ...

Two years ago a 13th-century quay wall was found beneath the floor of the plenary council chamber of the Council of State. The wall held back the water of the canal that ran along the Binnenhof, which ...

Incredible Europe map shows which countries have the most castles - there's a clear winner Rival factions have sought to establish their dominance on the continent for centuries.

Restorations at a 13th-century church in northwestern France revealed never-before-seen paintings under modern-day plaster. See photos.

Step into history as an ancient Aftaba, once belonging to royalty, is carefully restored to its former glory. Watch as rust is meticulously removed, revealing the intricate beauty beneath. Through ...

Scotland Now Discover Scotland The 13th century Scottish castle named among Europe's most spectacular The stunning coastal castle is a must-see for any visitors in the area.

Onfim, who scrawled his name on his entertaining sketches, doodled on more than a dozen thin pieces of birch bark in the mid-13th century, and his artistic talent was preserved for centuries by ...