Greek lawmakers have elected a former parliament speaker and leading advocate for the return of the disputed Parthenon ...

The fascist movements of 20th-century Europe had a sweeping impact around the world, in ways that still reverberate today. And travelers have an advantage when it comes to learning from this history: ...

The new construction once finished will be Poland's largest statue of Mary. Measuring at a heigh of around 182ft the monument ...

Historians and experts, along with the film's star and director, discuss how accurate the Oscars' best picture favourite The ...

Portofino is a small town located on the Italian Rivera. The picturesque resort known for its colourfully painted buildings ...

In the Polish village of Konotopa, near Toruń, the construction has begun of a Virgin Mary statue that will measure more than ...

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The City Hall of Brașov, a popular mountain city in Romania, announced plans to restore the courtyard of the Black Church using non-repayable European funds. The project, valued at RON 24 million ...

F or centuries, Rome, Italy, has been a city of great importance. Once the center of the ancient Roman empire, today it’s one of the most popular cities in the world for tourist ...

The well-known steer statue at the Clearwater Junction Stop N Go gas station and convenience store has been vandalized, according to a social media post from the company. Apparently, someone used ...

Humans have been constructing animal statues for thousands of years. It is a way for us to convey our deep bond with the animal kingdom and the debt of gratitude that we owe to our fellow creatures.

When you think of Europe, images of cobbled streets, colorful Old Towns, and majestic cathedrals that took centuries to build probably come to mind. However, the continent’s ancient history, shaped by ...