A 16th-century Florentine noblewoman, Lisa Gherardini was the wife of a successful silk merchant named Francesco del Giocondo ...

Allegra Goodman’s novel follows a pampered 16th-century orphan tested by a number of catastrophes.

16th-century royal regalia unearthed in Vilnius Cathedral crypt Artefacts include crowns, rings, chains, and burial ornaments Treasures belonged to Alexander Jagiellon and two queens ...

Magnify has boarded "The Blood Countess," a vampire mystery movie starring Isabelle Huppert as a 16th century serial killer.

When planning to see the reopened Notre Dame Cathedral I also decided to spend a couple of nights at Charles de Gaulle ...

The chef Paul Carmichael opens Bar Kabawa with Momofuku, Lulla’s offers Venezuelan baked goods and more restaurant news.

In the 16th century, the 'I' became a 'J' resulting in the name 'Jesus'. For example, the Gospel records that Jesus would use ... transfer its meaning from one language into another - like ...

To understand the origins of the names of Mexico’s states is to understand the country's complex history and diverse culture.

Our journey through Iowa’s 99 counties began in January with a visit to Kossuth County in the north, which is not the only ...

Bill Gates’s first memoir; new novels by Ali Smith, Anne Tyler and TJ Klune; a Booker Prize nominee and more.

Les Vin de Mes Amis' in Montpellier features over 120 talented winemakers from seven countries. This low key event showcases ...

That term ‘society,’” the executive director told a local publication, “feels a bit insular and stuffy.” When British Prime ...