Italy

Italian sisters claim direct heritage to Mona Lisa

Natalia and Irina Strozzi believe they are the direct descendants of the woman behind Leonardo da Vinci's famous painting, The Mona Lisa

08/08/2018

Ireland

How a heatwave helped uncover a piece of Irish history

A wildfire on the coast of eastern Ireland killed off some vegetation but resurrected a World War II relic.

05/08/2018

World News

Jewels from Sweden have been stolen by thieves, who remain at large

A national manhunt is underway after Crown Jewels have been stolen in Sweden. The 17th Century jewels were housed in a Cathedral in Strängnäs, and stolen before the thieves took off in a motor boat. A national manhunt is underway.

02/08/2018

World News

British man unearths rare Ice Age walrus skull on dog walk

A dog walker has uncovered a rare Ice Age-era walrus skull on a beach in northern England, in a discovery that experts hope will lead to a greater understanding of the species and its life on Europe’s prehistoric coastlines.

29/07/2018

No Comment

Watch: stone falls from Western Wall in Jerusalem onto prayer area

No one was hurt in dramatic incident.

23/07/2018

Albania

If you were betrayed by a friend, would you want to know who?

Albanians are finding out dark secrets of their past in secret police files.

20/07/2018

Jordan

World's oldest bread found at prehistoric dig-site in Jordan

Scientists have discovered the earliest known evidence of bread-making on prehistoric site dating 14,000 years.

17/07/2018

No Comment

RAF marks centenary with spectacular flying display

Almost 100 planes from Royal Air Force history assembled in the skies over London on Tuesday to mark their 100 years in service.

10/07/2018

USA

NBC Left Field: Pockets on women's clothes matter more than you think

Women’s trousers, dresses, and clothing in general lack pockets or have fake ones, and the history, gender role implications, and controversy surrounding this detail can be much more than just a minor irritation.

05/07/2018

Greece

A replica of the Winged Victory of Samothrace is being made in Greece

In 1863, the great statue of Nike was discovered at the temple complex which is the Sanctuary of the Great Gods and is now on show at the Louvre museum in Paris. A replica is being made from marble and will be erected this summer on the northern Aegean island

05/07/2018

Earth News

A walk in London's ice cream museum

From historical artefacts to interactive exhibits, the British Museum of Food presents three centuries of ice cream history.

04/07/2018

Earth News

Hidden for over 700 years

Westminster Abbey unlocks hidden area to unveil historical treasures.

30/05/2018

Earth News

The men behind the symbol of Greek pride and history

Take a sneak peek into the last workshop in Greece that makes authentic, traditional costumes.

25/05/2018

Netherlands

Hidden pages from Anne Frank's diary revealed for first time

Anne Frank hid some rude jokes from her family, now they have been revealed to the world.

16/05/2018

Italy

Fans of classic cars gather in Verona

More than 1,300 classic cars are racing, being displayed and being sold in Verona along with spare parts, accessories and components.

05/05/2018

Earth News

The contested history of the Margarita

From Tarling’s Picador to the daughter of a German ambassador whoever wins the title of Margarita of the Year will be the latest in a long line of Margarita pioneers.

03/05/2018

World News

Prehistoric humans may have practiced brain surgery on animals

New analysis published Thursday of a 5000-year-old cow skull with holes drilled into it suggest Neolithic people practiced brain surgery on animals before trying it on humans.

20/04/2018

World News

Austism pioneer Hans Asperger 'collaborated' with Nazi regime, study finds

The late Austrian pediatrician Hans Asperger, known for his pioneering work on autism, assisted in the Nazi regime’s euthanasia programme in Austria, a new study revealed on Thursday.

19/04/2018

Germany

German theatre offers free seats to spectators wearing swastikas

German prosecutors said Wednesday that they would not investigate a theatre offering free tickets to people who accept to wear a swastika during a play named after Adolf Hitler’s Mein Kampf, because of artistic freedom laws.

18/04/2018

France

Still standing out: Europe's enclaves and their complex histories

Euronews takes you on a tour of some of the continent's most-fascinating enclaves.

21/03/2018