The world's oldest known map, dating back over 3,000 years, has been discovered in the France, offering a rare glimpse into ...

Throughout history, the eccentricities of the aristocracy have been a source of intrigue and bemusement. There are plenty of stories of this ilk ...

The cache from Vilnius Cathedral in Lithuania had not been opened since WW2 began. It contained royal treasures from the ...

County Durham is a treasure trove of history, culture, and natural beauty. Here's a roundup of 23 incredible places you should experience at least once, whether you live in the region or are just ...

There’s beauty and significance attached to tracing the footsteps of those who came before us. Consider these historic ...

Whoever you cruise with — and you could also journey on a deluxe dahabiya (a traditional two-masted wooden vessel) — soaking ...

A remarkable discovery has been made in Lithuania's Vilnius Cathedral, where 16th-century royal burial regalia were recovered after being concealed for nearly a century. The artefacts, including ...

The chamber holds a stone coffin engraved with the physician’s name and titles, which include "director of medicinal plants" ...

Durban has many great family-friendly experiences that doesn’t have to cost you a lot. Here’s a list of exciting activities ...

The exhibition Spring: A Celebration of the Year of the Snake from Tuesday to March 2 will feature 13 objects selected from the Shanghai Museum collection, including borrowed pieces from the first ...

The tomb of an ancient Egyptian royal physician, who also had the role of being a magician, has been unearthed in Saqqara.

A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. On Dec. 9, 1960, construction of the Aswan ...