The Norwegian island of Klosterøy is famous for its medieval monastery, but new research suggests it was important long before that. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

Rising majestically above Tipperary in Ireland stands the Rock of Cashel, attracting history lovers from across the globe - yet few realise an equally captivating ruin exists in a neighbouring county.

The poor scribes of yore who were spiritual calligraphers and illuminators of Ireland's most famous book, many housed in Trinity College Dublin, the monks and scholars of Ireland. Ah, June! The sun is ...

Pechory Town in the Pskov region is home to the famous Pskovo-Pechersky Monastery, one of Russia’s most significant and historic Orthodox monasteries. Surrounded by fortified walls and lush green ...

The Bayeux Tapestry is a famous embroidered cloth from the 11th century. It tells the story of the events that led to the Norman Conquest of England. Nearly 70 metres long, it shows the struggle for ...

Famed and feared for elaborate Vlach death rituals, Serbia’s east is also home to Roman palaces, historical vineyards, medieval monasteries and more. The mountains and forests between the Danube, ...

ATHENS, Aug 20 (Reuters Life!) - Monks at six medieval monasteries have joined the 21st century with the installation of broadband Internet access on the remote Mount Athos peninsula. The all-male ...