The domains of the Habsburgs formed a politcal and cultural patchwork that would come under increasing strain.

From Earl’s Court to Eyjafjallajökull ...

This Christmas is more special than any I have experienced before, as if heralding a renaissance of all that is right with ...

The time has nearly arrived. Six weeks from this Sunday, on Nov. 27, the First Sunday of Advent, the Catholic Church in the United States will begin praying a new English translation of the Mass.

How we handle objects says a lot about how we regard them. When looking at fine jewelry, for example, we are mindful to handle the gems carefully. When observing fine works of art, we don’t even touch ...

Across continents and oceans, the same place name appears again and again: Santa Cruz, Sainte-Croix, and Santa Croce. Whether in Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, Africa, or parts of Asia, these ...

Megiddo, site of the biblical Armageddon and home of the discovery that capped off our top 10 list last year, continued to ...

Their questionable reputations and turbulent leadership brought about the downfall of Rome’s monarchy—and the rise of the Republic. Violence played a part in the reigns of Rome's last last three kings ...

A few of the year’s most impressive hotel stays recalibrated our standards for great hospitality, deepened our experiences of the places we visited, and inspired us to linger after checkout. From a ...