Not unlike many of the Renaissance families of Italy, the Borgias were power hungry, corrupt, and self-indulgent. But their ...

By the end of the 11th century, Muslim Europe was in retreat. In Spain, Christian kingdoms were slowly pushing south; in ...

Although not a religious holiday per se, Thanksgiving does have historical and cultural roots that are deeply tied to faith.

Thanksgiving Day isn’t just about parades, crowded airports, football games and a turkey dinner. The U.S. holiday also has ...

Inside, you will find a crypt, the crown of Constance of Aragon and the tombs of several royal figures. Recent visitors described the cathedral as an architectural and cultural masterpiece and ...

Few destinations have shaped the course of history more than Spain’s eight-province Andalucía region. As my recent press trip ...

Jane Seymour died shortly after giving birth to her son, Edward. The precise cause of her death is still debated to this day, ...

Calshot Castle owes its existence to the dramatic events that unfolded following Henry VIII's annulment of his marriage to Catherine of Aragon.

Drugs and crime have plagued a St. Paul supportive housing facility. Now, neighbors are urging the city council not to ...

Only two daughters of the Tudor dynasty in its three-generation tenure of the English crown experienced the full force of ...

The newly renovated interior of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris has been unveiled for the first time since reconstruction began more than five years ago. AP The newly renovated interior of the ...