In April, the days are getting warmer and longer, but the island is still much less crowded than in the busy summer months. On Easter Sunday, the town of Prizzi in Palermo hosts The Dance of the ...

When the settlers at Roanoke vanished in 1590, they left behind one piece of evidence: the word "Croatoan" carved into a ...

The Greek island has a long history of earthquakes, but what is causing the recent series of quakes has scientists perplexed. The Greek island of Santorini might be known for its iconic white ...

Stonehenge, one of the most iconic and mysterious monuments of ancient Britain, has puzzled researchers for centuries. Erected by prehistoric peoples over 5,000 years ago, its true purpose remains ...

A researcher claims to have solved the 136-year-old mystery of Jack the Ripper, revealing a “100 per cent” DNA match linking the infamous serial killer to a long-standing suspect. Russell ...

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Kolkata: A tattoo on the victim's hand helped identify the headless, half-burned body of a young man with mutilated genitals, found in a Duttapukur paddy field in North 24-Parganas on Monday.

We are the monument”. PIcture shows the former Adnans shop on West Street, as the mystery over the words appearing on its wall is solved. Photo: David Kessen, National World | National World Now ...

Archaeologists have found “compelling” new evidence as to who might have owned a Viking Age hoard of more than 5kg of gold, silver and other treasures. A newly translated runic inscription has shed ...

A renowned sculptor unveiled a massive monument in Times Square on Wednesday to honor famed soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo on his 40th birthday — and his fans celebrated by chanting his ...