Hidden deep in the French countryside, we discovered an abandoned 18th-century monastery with an incredible secret—it was used as a hospital during World War II. Walk with us through grand stone ...

Known for his distinctive long hair and three-piece suits, the convict Bill Pallot has been described by magazine Vanity Fair ...

A French court on Wednesday sentenced a top antiques expert to jail for duping the Palace of Versailles and wealthy ...

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Influenced by the writings of the great Frederic Bastiat, Vilfredo Pareto promoted free markets and economic liberalism in ...

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From its aristocratic roots to today’s casual gatherings on gingham blankets, the picnic remains a cherished tradition ...

The lesser-known Landes is a coastal region favoured by the French, where forests, markets and vineyards meet Atlantic ...

For decades, visitors to the Frick Collection passed a magnificent staircase with an ornamental railing and giant candelabras ...

British painter Joseph Turner's profound impact on Australian landscape art is on show in an exhibition featuring his ...

In the remarkably rich and highly readable volume, these scholars present a diverse array of traditional opinions regarding ...