Not to be the bragacious one in the room, but I'm the guy all my friends come to when planning their yearly Eurotrip. With ...

Look at any map of Europe from the Middle Ages or the early modern era, before the Industrial Revolution, and you will be overwhelmed by its dizzying incoherence—all of those empires, kingdoms, ...

From cobbled streets to towering castles, Europe’s medieval towns feel like stepping into a storybook. These destinations preserve centuries-old architecture, traditions, and charm while offering ...

A map pinpointing hundreds of homicides in 14th-century England could help teach medieval history. By Isabella Kwai A spice merchant stabbed by a fruit seller over a longstanding feud. A street ...

WASHINGTON – The iconic sea serpents, mermaids and other mythical creatures found on world maps from medieval and Renaissance times splash to life on the pages of a new book. Chet Van Duzer's "Sea ...