16th-century royal regalia unearthed in Vilnius Cathedral crypt Artefacts include crowns, rings, chains, and burial ornaments Treasures belonged to Alexander Jagiellon and two queens ...

Footbone’s connected to the floor boards. Cow bones were discovered in the floor of a 16th century building in the red light district of Alkmaar in North Holland. The floor, excavated by ...

Newton Abbot Town Council is investigating the possibility of taking ownership of the 16th century Old Forde House. The Grade I-listed Tudor manor is near the Penn Inn junction and Brunel ...

Ideally located on the Seine, Rouen became one of France's greatest ports ... decorated with stained-glass windows of the 16th century. Situated about 6 miles from the D-Day beaches, Bayeux ...

France is a holiday favourite for a reason. As off-the-beaten-track destinations enjoy their moment in the limelight, it has ...

At the Château de Vincennes, just outside Paris and within easy reach of the metro, heritage enthusiasts can take advantage ...

Château d'If is a 16th-century fortress, commissioned by King Francois I, set atop the smallest island in the Frioul archipelago less than a mile from Marseille. It was later used as a prison ...

In late-16th-century France, Catholics and Protestant Huguenots are at war. Seemingly seeking peace, French dowager Queen Catherine de Medici summons Henry to her court to marry him to her ...

In the history of both painting and the culinary arts, late 19th-century France remains an unrivalled moment. This is when Claude Monet’s masterful gaze settled on lilies and haystacks ...

Michel de Nostredame refuses to be past. Come New Year, the astrologer and clairvoyant from the 16th century France barges into public consciousness with such force that it is hard to believe he is ...