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18th-century cherries unearthed at George Washington’s Mount Vernon

The tale of young George Washington cutting down the cherry tree may have turned out to be a myth, but new archaeological discoveries suggest the first US president did squirrel away quite a few bottles of the fruit.

USA

One year after Titan tragedy, explorers gear up for Titanic return

After the privately owned Titan submarine imploded with five passengers onboard last June, plans to explore the famous sunken vessel continue.

Travel News

'Unique': Will archeological finding halt construction of new airport?

The airport is projected to be Greece's second biggest when it opens.

Smart Regions

Herodotus Project: a digital bridge to Cyprus and north Aegean region's rich heritage

In partnership with the European Commission

The Herodotus project is a unique initiative to preserve a range of historical archives from Cyprus and the North Aegean. It includes audiovisual, music and broadcast material and collections of local newspaper archives.

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Homage in Huesca: Spanish city pays tribute to George Orwell

George Orwell never fulfilled his wish to visit Huesca when he fought in the Spanish Civil War but nearly 90-years on, his son Richard Blair has made the trip to unveil a statue in honour of his famous father.

Destinations

This stunning Italian island is offering free stays to young hikers

This cammino comes with the perk of three free nights in charming campsites and B&Bs.

Culture news

Inside an old Madrid bank vault full of literary treasures

In the depths of the Caryatid Building in Madrid is a vault containing some of the greatest treasures of Spanish literature.

Destinations

Get a taste of French wine and history with this €10 a day rail pass

The region is home to famous French cities like Toulouse, Nîmes and Montpellier.

Mobility

Work on metro line under Rome's landmarks enters crucial phase

The project is considered one of the most complicated in the world and is expected to take a decade to complete.

Culture news

British Museum recovers 268 more missing artefacts following thefts

The news follows last year's revelation that approximately 2,000 items, including gold and semi-precious stone jewellery, had gone missing.

Culture news

4,000-year-old mystery solved: How the Giza Pyramids were built

A newly discovered river branch, concealed beneath desert sands and farmlands, is believed to have been used to transport massive stone blocks and materials to the pyramid sites.

Travel News

The once thriving Balkan holiday resort rising from the ashes of war

Could this bombed-out holiday resort overlooking the Adriatic Sea be restored to its former glory?

Lifestyle

A guide to the Cultural Olympiad and what to expect for Paris 2024

The Cultural Olympiad has a history spanning over a century. But what exactly is it, where did it originate, and how has it evolved?

This will impact your life

What is Europe Day and what does it represent?

The origins of the commemorative day date back to 1950, when Europe was still healing from the devastating aftermath of World War II.

Poland

Remains found at former Nazi base 'too decayed to be identified'

Members of Hitler's chief of staff made an unsuccessful attempt on his life at the Wolf's Lair on July 20, 1944.

Culture news

Greek helmet discovered in Croatia may rewrite tribal history

The Greek helmet hints at an important and powerful culture before the arrival of the Romans.

France

Eighty years on France marks milestone in women's right to vote

Suffrage for women in France was delayed amid German occupation, while elsewhere across Europe, women's voting rights unfolded at a different pace.

Culture news

What Back to Black's divided critics reveal about movie reviews

Reviews of the Amy Winehouse biopic have shown the new moralistic divide among movie critics.

World News

Banquet hall with frescoes on the Trojan War discovered in Pompeii

Mythological figures are depicted in the halls of a Roman banquet hall discovered in Pompeii. The works were unearthed in almost perfect condition.

Culture news

Archaeologists uncover 1,800-year-old marble head of Apollo in Greece

The ancient marble head is believed to have been repurposed during the medieval era, serving as an embellishment on a fountain in Philippi's town square.