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A HISTORIC tourist site is set to reopen after a major renovation. The works at Norwich Castle, totalling £27.5 million, have ...
Archaeologists have revealed centuries of fortification changes at Veszprém Castle, offering new insights into its medieval ...
From sprawling estates with vineyards to elaborate palaces and UK properties that put Downton Abbey to shame, we peek inside ...
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Sunday, 8am: A one-hour hike up Arthur’s Seat (the ancient extinct volcano centred in Holyrood Park) is a rite of passage. Doing it virtually alone first thing in the morning is a particularly ...
In the bitter winter of 1941, British military prisoners in Nazi-occupied Germany huddled around a Monopoly set, dazzled by ...
It's a dirty job but someone's got to do it – before the 19th century super sewer, which turns 150 this year, festering ...
That’s the Mercer Museum! This isn’t your typical boring history museum with things behind glass. Tools and everyday objects ...
From Lake Garda to the Savannah, these are the world’s best hotels with swimming pools - From early morning laps to evenings spent with cocktails in hand, make the most of these swim spots in glorious ...
Explore New York’s historic mansions nestled on exclusive estates, where timeless grandeur and architectural elegance stand ...
A classic marquee boldly proclaims “HOUDINI LIVES IN SCRANTON!” Step inside to discover a wonderland of Houdini collectibles. Authentic posters advertise his most dangerous escape stunts. Display ...
Tour America’s most opulent Gilded Age homes and step inside grand estates filled with timeless luxury, architectural ...
Around 600 years ago, an aristocrat visiting a medieval castle lost an ornate piece of jewelry. But archaeologists recently dredged the unique amethyst set in fire-gilded silver from the muck of the ...