History

Learn all about the fascinating stories and personalities that have shaped the course of history in the world's greatest cities, from Rome to Barcelona and beyond.

San Clemente: A Hidden Underground World Beneath Rome

Discover the extraordinary subterranean treasures hidden beneath the basilica of San Clemente, one ...

Sun 24 Dec 2023

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7 Amazing Off-the-Beaten-Path Ancient Sculptures in Rome

Rome boasts a bewildering array of spectacular ancient sculptures. Go off the beaten path with us to ...

Sun 10 Dec 2023

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Gondola FAQ: All About Venice’s Iconic Flat-Bottomed Boat

There’s really only one way to travel in the Floating City: by gondola of course! But what do you ...

Thu 30 Nov 2023

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Rome at Night: Where to Take Perfect Night Photos in the Eternal City

There are few sights in the world as inspiring as the streets of Rome when the city sleeps. Discover ...

Thu 23 Nov 2023

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Café Culture in the Capital: Live It Like A Local in Paris

An overview of how café culture developed in Paris and a handy description of some of our favorite ...

Wed 22 Nov 2023

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Art Caravaggio in the Borghese Gallery: the Complete Guide

Caravaggio in the Borghese Gallery: the Complete Guide

The Borghese Gallery in Rome is home to a series of fabulous paintings by Baroque master Caravaggio...

Tue 21 Nov 2023

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Casa Batlló: Gaudí's Modernist Masterpiece in Barcelona

Enter into the extraordinary imagination of Gaudí's as we take a look inside the fabulous Casa ...

Tue 14 Nov 2023

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Art, History and the Human Spirit at the Vatican Museums

Discover an idiosyncratic history of the western world as told through the fabulous artworks of the ...

Tue 07 Nov 2023

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Paris’ Glorious Métropolitain

With 4 million passengers a day and 1.4 billion each year on its 16 lines, le Métro forms the stran ...

Thu 02 Nov 2023

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The Colour of Empire: The Many Marbles of Ancient Rome

Ancient Rome tends to be a monochrome place in the popular imagination, a world of gleaming white ...

Tue 31 Oct 2023

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A look at the diverse Architecture of Istanbul, from antiquity to today.

A dive into the diverse architecture of Istanbul from Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman to today.

Sun 29 Oct 2023

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A Guide to the Roman Baths at Bath

One of the most spectacular ancient archaeological sites in the world, the Roman Baths at Bath make ...

Tue 24 Oct 2023

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