Post the Industrial Revolution in the 18th century, there was a progressive demand in the United Kingdom and Europe for ...

Thought France had no hidden gems left? This gorgeous village on the banks of the Seine suggests otherwise, and its medieval château is a true delight.

Divers near Kalpeni island in Lakshadweep archipelago discovered a ‘never seen before’ shipwreck, possibly a 17th or ...

The blood-soaked history of Scotch-Irish settlers on the early American frontier—and its echoes in today’s politics.

Of course, with any historical event, we could start with Adam and Eve, so a beginning time can be arbitrary. But let me ...

In Paris in 1740 the hangman publicly burned his most famous book. In England some of the best and brightest – Alexander Pope ...

The newest addition to NYC’s High Line comes courtesy of this more-is-more dramatic brand, with outposts in Buenos Aires and ...

Who gets to spend the millions of euros in change tossed into the Roman landmark? Read more at straitstimes.com.

The underground cave, also known as the "Shell Grotto," was discovered in the 19th century, but its origins remain one of the ...

Twice a week, the utility’s workers use a machine developed for swimming pools to suck up the coins from the basin. During ...

Both iconic images of Lisbon, the yellow tram 28 line starts just outside of the hotel, while the gothic industrial-era Santa ...

The revolution began in the late 1700s with advancements in agriculture, such as the enclosure movement and improved farming techniques, which increased food production and freed labor for industrial ...