History

Learn all about the fascinating stories and personalities that have shaped the course of history in the world's greatest cities, from Rome to Barcelona and beyond.

10 facts about the Eiffel Tower that you probably don't know

One of the most iconic symbols of Paris and amongst the most recognizable structures on the planet, ...

Mon 12 Jun 2023

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The Five Best Day Trips from Paris - Excursion 5: Lyon, Part 2

In less than two hours, the high-speed bullet train whisks you to France's second city. Once the ...

Mon 01 May 2023

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Art The Palazzo Colonna in Rome: A Hidden Baroque Gem in the Eternal City

The Palazzo Colonna in Rome: A Hidden Baroque Gem in the Eternal City

This week we're taking you inside the Palazzo Colonna, one of Rome's most opulent Baroque palaces ...

Tue 14 Feb 2023

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The Five Best Day-Trips from Paris - Excursion 5: Lyon, Part 1

In less than two hours, the high-speed bullet train whisks you to France's second city. Once the ...

Mon 17 Apr 2023

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The Five Best Day-Trips from Paris - Excursion 4: Reims, Part 2

From the cathedral that hosted the coronation of kings for nigh on a thousand years to cellars of ...

Mon 03 Apr 2023

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The Five Best Day Trips from Paris - Excursion 4: Reims, Part 1

From the cathedral that hosted the coronation of kings for nigh on a thousand years to cellars of ...

Mon 20 Mar 2023

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The Five Best Day Trips from Paris -Excursion 3: Rouen

About halfway between Paris and the English Channel, this gateway to Normandy and treasure trove of ...

Mon 06 Mar 2023

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The History and Legends of the Temple of Artemis of Ephesus: One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

Located in todays Izmir region of Turkey is the site of the great port city of Ephesus. Once home to ...

Mon 10 Apr 2023

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The Five Best Day-Trips from Paris - Excursion 2: Strasbourg

A full-day experience in the surprising city of Strasbourg. What to see, what to do, and what to eat ...

Mon 20 Feb 2023

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The Most Beautiful Churches in Trastevere, Rome

Discover the most beautiful churches in Trastevere with our guide, and find out why you need to ...

Wed 25 Jan 2023

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Gothic Glory in Paris: Where To Go While Notre-Dame Is Inaccessible

Exploring the eye-watering sumptuousness of the basilica of Saint-Denis, the church of Saint-Sévér ...

Mon 29 May 2023

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What to See in Westminster Abbey: London’s Gothic Masterpiece

Discvover the magic of extraordinary Westminster Abbey with our online guide to England's finest ...

Tue 10 Jan 2023

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