So that's why they're called jack-o'-lanterns! The post What People Used to Carve For Halloween (Before Pumpkins) appeared ...

The story of how architect Jeffrey Dungan came to design a cottage on a remote Canadian beach for antiques dealer Kim Faison ...

The second half of the 19th century was a particularly interesting time to imagine Mars. This was a period during which the ...

Want to get off the beaten track during the Journées du Patrimoine? Why not visit the "regard de la Lanterne", a secret site ...

A beautiful countryside pub dating back to the 17th century has gone on the market for £1.3 million.

The DC Universe is populated by many cities that don't exist in the real-world, but would be notable travel destinations if that were possible.

Long before art fairs, advisory firms and mega-galleries, there were barbers, tailors and innkeepers managing the flow of art in 17th-century Italy. Beyond the Fringe, an exhibition at Nicholas ...

Audiences will also not be distracted by traditional 17th century sets or costumes, as the production has been updated to take place in 1960s Italy.

The Royal Navy grew substantially during a series of major wars from the mid 17th century – and with it the medical needs of naval seamen. Ship surgeons had a weighty responsibility.

A highly unusual 17th-century painting featuring a Black sitter and a white sitter side by side is on rare public view.

There are a number of theories about the origins of the carved Jack-O'-Lantern. One of the most popular stories is that it came from a 17th century Irish folktale about a man named Stingy Jack.