The Phoenicians developed their ancient civilization with profits from the lucrative maritime trade of the Mediterranean.

A secret map of Ireland's coastline ... focused on the naval fleets of Spain, Portugal, and the Netherlands, three of England's enemies in the 17th century. The Dutch became tired of the ...

Europe is riddled with eerie ghost towns, from depopulated military and mining towns and drowned villages to ancient enclaves ...

Sancho I, ruler of the kingdom of Léon in the north of modern-day Spain, was overthrown by rebel ... on dream interpretation in the eighth century. Its main source was Oneirocritica—The ...

Bridges are often an important part of a city’s architecture and infrastructure. Although designed to functionally conne ...

The island hopping is incredible, but Greece's ancient ruins, ski resorts, wineries, thermal pools, and pristine beaches ...

who surveyed the region for the King of Spain, Soulard still embodies its old-world roots and is a National Historic District. Red brick townhomes line its streets, and 19th-century structures ...

Eater maps are curated by editors ... best fish and seafood providers in Spain, but things inside the restaurant remain as they have been for more than a century: The famed Madrileñian stew ...

Pulling out of the Dark Ages, the archaic period began with a huge increase in the Greek population and brought about several changes that bolstered the Greek world at the end of the eighth century to ...

A team of archaeologists has uncovered evidence confirming that Les Coves Llongues, in the town of Zorita del Maestrazgo (Els ...

Drawing thousands of visitors — including actor Antonio Banderas this year — they come to witness the majestic processions, ...

The salaries of central government employees may rise by up to Rs 19,000 per month if the 8th Pay Commission is implemented, Goldman Sachs has said. Around 50 lakh central government employees and ...