In the southern Arizona desert, a fragment of forgotten history has emerged from the dust: a bronze cannon, silent for nearly ...

A newly transcribed book about cheese from the 1580s offers advice on everything from when to eat your meal to what kinds of ...

Due to a unique set of circumstances at the beginning of the 16th century, a teenage monarch inherited much of Europe, ...

The earthly remains of most of history’s 266 popes (plus some European royals) are buried in Rome—in dozens of catacombs and cemeteries in, under, and around the city.

The Collegio alla Querce was once a boarding school. Now, it offers one of the most sumptuous hotel stays in Florence.

All maps are influenced by the intent and biases of their creator—even those that are striving to be as accurate as possible.

Ryan Chan is a Newsweek reporter based in Hong Kong, where he previously had over a decade of experience at a local newspaper, covering China and current events around the world. His focus is on ...

Francis became the first pope from outside Europe in 1,300 years when he was ... Many also believe the oracle has predicted the return on the 17th century plague in the words: 'A great pestilence ...

The middle value of all realized prices for an artist's works sold at auction during a given period, providing a clearer representation of typical market values by minimizing the influence of extreme ...

Combined with an important selection of parade and ceremonial weapons and armour from the 16th century, these monumental tapestries take visitors into the world of Renaissance history, fashion and ...