Scotland boasts over 1,000 castles, more than anywhere else in the UK. These structures, spanning centuries, symbolize ...

Although versions of gingerbread date to ancient Egypt and Greece, the cookie we eat today has its roots in the Middle Ages, ...

Often overlooked on the way to the nearby coastal havens in northern France, Mary Novakovich stopped by Amiens to uncover its ...

Often overshadowed by Amsterdam and other popular Dutch destinations, Dordrecht is a treasure trove of history, art, and ...

Fear of Friday the 13th stems from several sources, though it’s unclear where it truly began, according to History. This includes a late 19th-century secret society called the Thirteen Club, an early ...

Later, in the 19th century, came the avoidance of the number 13 in the numbering of hotel rooms and houses. Friday the 13th, ...

Spread the loveIntroduction Nestled in the heart of Umbria, Perugia is a city that seamlessly blends ancient history with ...

Completed in 1293, this medieval house includes a Great Hall, 15th-century kitchen and an unusual wall painting. Medieval house with Great Hall, completed 1293 - with kitchen added in the 15th century ...

While in the city, guests will also have a choice of tours, including the medieval works of art at the Cluny Museum, or ...

Winter — with its famous fogs and reduced crowds — provides breathing room and deepens the mysteriousness of Venice’s narrow ...

So join me if you will for a walk to experience some of the sharp contrasts that give Edinburgh its distinctive character. Our tour will touch on economics, finance, politics, culture and religion, ...

We operate pay & display in our car park where car park charges will apply for non-members at £6.50 per vehicle per day, £13 for motor homes. If you do not have coins to pay for parking, you can use ...