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Tallinn and Tartu: Exploring Estonia’s culture-rich cities
It's now easier to get to Tartu, Estonia's second city and the European Capital of Culture
Why did famed actor Damian Lewis herd sheep over a London bridge?
The actor was one of over a thousand people driving sheep along a historical trading route on Sunday – but what is this quirky, centuries-old tradition?
Take a look at Bulgaria's stunningly preserved Boyana Church frescoes
The magnificent frescoes of Boyana Church in Sofia in Bulgaria are deemed by UNESCO to be one of the most important collections of medieval paintings in the world.
V&A beats the Met to scoop 12th-century ivory carving
The sculpture, which depicts Jesus Christ’s body being lifted from the cross by Joseph of Arimathea, is now set to stay in the UK.
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From Lisbon to Evora: Getting off the beaten track in Portugal
Amazing food, beautiful sunsets and fascinating lifestyles await.
Donatello Madonna moved from Florence street to museum
A 600-year-old relief of Madonna has been moved from the streets of Florence to the Bargello Museum after it was attributed to the Renaissance sculptor Donatello.
Stolen artefacts on display after being returned to Italy from UK
Hundreds of stolen artefacts - including an Etruscan three-legged table made of bronze and marble busts of men from the imperial age - have been returned to Italy after they were discovered in the UK.
A 15th century manuscript offers a peek into medieval stand-up comedy
A new study by a Cambridge English professor explores comedic texts believed to have been written by an unknown medieval minstrel.
France's most beautiful villages are all in this one region
The Dordogne is known for its UNESCO-listed cave paintings and traditional villages.
A look inside Sardinia's mysterious medieval carnival
The modern equestrian events of Sa Sartiglia are thought to have originated in 12th-century military tournaments common in the era of Europe’s crusades. Now, ceremonial rituals are combined to create a curious conflation of pagan, Christian and folklore practices.
Medieval treasures unearthed by amateurs on show at National Museum
Denmark’s National Museum is showing an array of medieval treasures unearthed by hobbyist metal detectors and history buffs.
These Spanish villages have just been named the best in the world
Surprisingly, the most beautiful street in Europe isn’t in a capital city.
7th century necklace unearthed at UK building site
Archaeologists say a 1,300-year-old gold and gemstone necklace found during the construction of a housing development marks the grave of a powerful woman who may have been an Anglo-Saxon aristocrat or early Christian religious leader in Britain.
Austrian World Heritage Site Melk Abbey is being restored
Around 100,000 books dating back to the year 900 and the many rooms are being restored at Austria’s historic Melk Abbey’s Library.
Chur: Switzerland’s oldest city boasts aliens, wine and Roman ruins
Chur, a Roman-era Swiss city, is a vibrant Alpine town with an arty edge.
Oldest shipwreck in English waters given government protection
The survival of the 13th-century Mortar Wreck, which was carrying gothic Purbeck stone gravestones, is extremely rare.
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