Germany is a country where the past isn’t just preserved, it’s woven into everyday life in ways that feel both effortless and ...

Catalog of an exhibition held at Kunsthalle der Hypo-Kulturstiftung, Munich, Oct. 2, 1996-Jan. 5, 1997, and scheduled for other venues through Sept. 20, 1998. siris_sil_520104 ...

As the saying went, all roads once led to Rome — and those roads stretched 50 percent longer than previously known, according to a new digital atlas published Thursday.

It was with poetry that Vladimir Korotkevich’s path into literature began — and although most people know him as a prose writer, he was a talented poet. Korotkevich’s novels were so popular that ...

From their medieval roots and their brush with Nazis, these beloved bazaars are now celebrated around the world. The historic main square of Annaberg-Buchholz holds an annual Christmas market. It’s ...

Malala — Meaning "grief-stricken" or "sad" in Arabic, this is the name of activist Malala Yousafzai, who fights for female ...

Discover the most influential and groundbreaking miniseries that revolutionized television, from Band of Brothers to Angels ...

If you’re visiting during the warmer months, the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame is worth a stop. Housed in a former library building, it celebrates the state’s rich musical heritage, from polka to ...

Sobering images of buildings, bridges and monuments damaged or destroyed in wars and conflicts throughout history. While some ...

We often hear fascinating stories about how things originated: the universe, the wheel, even pizza. But when it comes to the ...

DUSSELDORF, Germany — Ever wondered what war smells like? Or ponder the odor of love, or the stench of medieval Paris, or the sacred fragrance of religion? A new exhibition in Germany allows visitors ...

In the dark days of winter, a new year begins. But January wasn't always the start of the new year. At the dawn of modern calendar-keeping, the winter months went unnamed in the calendars that gave ...