Papal elections aren't always as dramatic as "Conclave," a new film starring Ralph Fiennes, but the history behind the ...

The conclave system may seem dramatic, but it was developed after centuries of outside interference and looting.

I'm a historian of the medieval papacy and editor of the forthcoming three volumes of the Cambridge History of the Papacy. So ...

Extraordinary 'Medieval Pilgrim's Badge' Discovered by Metal Detector, Rare Find 'In Very Good Condition' A history ...

Packed with historical buildings and a stunning landscape, this picturesque German town looks like it came straight out of a ...

Yet, the Baltic coast stretches 770 kilometres, blending seaside beauty, a rich history, and delightful spas. Discover ...

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground ... One of only six manuscripts attributed to the ...

The Christmas market is set in one of the UK's most beautiful cities and has more than 200 stalls surrounded by history.

This is one person's ultimate Ireland bucket list - from the surf up North to going on a ghost hunt. What would be on your ...

We might think that the artists of the Annunciation Triptych are offering us an extremely literal illustration. It’s as if ...

This 13th-century castle, complete with medieval walls, towers ... Murcia offers much more than meets the eye. From its rich ...

In his poems, Quli often addressed the unknown woman as a “dancer”. This is believed to be a reference to Bhagmati because ...