The atomic-era substance may simply reflect an undocumented attempt in the 1950s to conserve an authentic medieval map, but it may also be a sign of forgery. If a forger used a 15th-century ...

With a remarkable food history dating back to the Middle Ages, it's the place to thank for some of the world’s most beloved ...

The geography of the world can be defined through maps, which gained their definition after the 14th century. These maps are laid out in two-dimensional colourful patterns, with drawn lines on ...

Coffee cultivation began in earnest around the 15th Century. Since then it has sparked a series of social revolutions, from the European coffee houses of the 17th Century, to Italy’s timeless ...

Leonardo da Vinci's famous 15th-century work, "The Last Supper" (or ... For more information, visit the official website. Italy and Switzerland Day Trip: Lake Como, Bellagio & Lugano from ...

Christopher Columbus was a 15th ... century explorer credited for connecting the Old World (Europe, Africa, and Asia) and the New World (North America and South America). Born in Genoa, Italy ...

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Britain has more than 3,000 stately homes, and many are open to us hoi polloi. Indeed, visiting a stately home has become a ...

A centuries-old mystery is about to be revealed - the origins of explorer Christopher Columbus. Spanish scientists have already used DNA analysis to confirm his remains are buried in a tomb in ...

A once-common ailment from the 15th century, scurvy, is making an unexpected comeback in the 21st century. Historically associated with pirates and sailors who endured long voyages without fresh ...