The samurai were a preeminent class defending Japan for centuries. But as the Tokugawa shogunate ushered in an era of ...

The only self-portrait by Clara Peeters may smash the 17th-century Flemish still life painter's auction record next month at ...

A millennial who's traveled to hundreds of cities said her favorite is a lesser-known spot with lovely architecture, tasty food, and lively festivals.

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Hundreds of miles of cycle routes thread through Lower Silesia’s mountains and forests, ranging from peaceful sojourns to ...

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One stunning but underrated seaside town, Deal, on the eastern coast of Kent offers breath-taking views of the English ...

A MAN born in a farming community on the outskirts of Darlington, who suffered a terrible death, is on his way to becoming a saint.

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