“Hand-struck, irregularly shaped coins—known as cobs in English and macuquinas in Spanish—served as the primary currency in ...

Marine expert Edmond O’Byrne's team believes they have discovered the likely remains of the Recovery, an 18th-century that carried valuable cargo before it sank.

The Spanish galleon sank in 1708 and was discovered in 2015, but its true identity remained unconfirmed—until now.

To continue our series on alcohol, we decided to mention one of the most versatile alcoholic beverages that began its journey ...

Discovery of 18th century Spanish galleon sparks £16 billion legal fight - Colombia, Spain, Peru and indigenous communities ...

West Wing Cottage joins a 'castle' and an 18th century farmhouse as one of the few places to stay in this remote part of ...

Books & the Arts / June 9, 2025 Free From What? Quentin Skinner and the contested 
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The middle value of all realized prices for an artist's works sold at auction during a given period, providing a clearer representation of typical market values by minimizing the influence of extreme ...

On a trip to Portugal’s lesser-visited ‘third city’ Matt Dennis finds Baroque architecture, cobbled streets and a budget-friendly food and wine scene ...

The 18th-century British painter William Hogarth created an insightful series of paintings about the arranged marriages of his times, entitled Marriage A-la-Mode. Room 34 of the National Gallery was ...

Melanie Bryan, delves into the hidden depths of Country Life's extraordinary archive to bring you a long-forgotten story, photograph or advert.

Karlovy Vary translates to “Charles’ hot springs”, referring to King and Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV, who, according to ...