A 1,600-year-old Byzantine-era mosaic from a Christian monastery was recently put on public display for the first time, giving a glimpse into life during ancient times.

Where to find royal residences, indulgent spa retreats, fine dining and fabulous views in the effortlessly elegant Portuguese ...

Start your journey in Lisbon, where cobbled streets, historic trams, and vibrant neighborhoods welcome curious minds. Explore ...

Egypt has ordered the closure of the world's oldest continuously functioning Christian monastery, much to the fury of ...

Saint Catherine's Monastery at the foot of Mount Sinai, Egypt is one of the most important Christian monasteries in the world ...

There was a time when the Sick Call Set was a standard item in many local Catholic households. The housewife might not remember exactly what shelf it was on, but she was confident there was one in the ...

The Casamari pharmacy, still in operation after two centuries, remains a powerful symbol of the connection between monastic ...

From a royal retreat in India to centuries-old onsen lodges in Japan, these timeless historic stays continue to welcome ...

Is loneliness a modern epidemic as we are so often told? Did people in the past suffer similar feelings of isolation?

Only an hour from Milan, this beautiful lake boasts baroque buildings and Michelin-worthy restaurants in its vicinity. Visit ...

The history of the spiritual center began with the miraculous appearance of the Icon of the Mother of God. A legend has it that this happened in 1470.