When a volcanic eruption buried the ancient city of Pompeii, the last desperate moments of its citizens were preserved for ...

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For those who want to see the darker side of history, a York attraction has held an event celebrating the gory side of history.

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Up Norway partners with InRetreat to launch exclusive wellness retreats in Norway, blending sustainable travel with ...

Explore Funen, Denmark's fairy tale island: 3 days of Hans Christian Andersen's world, Viking history, charming towns and ...

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For an invention so world-changing as the wheel, scholars know surprisingly little about its origin story—but there is no ...