A detail of the 15th-century Borso D'Este Bible, comprising two illuminated manuscripts, during its unveiling at the Italian Senate as part of the Vatican's Holy Year celebrations in Rome, Thursday, ...

Was it monumental self-belief, extravagant folly or inspirational genius that prompted entrepreneur Piers Daniell and his wife Emma to buy a castle in the Warwickshire countryside for £1.4 million, ...

A GRAND Designs couple have left locals infuriated with their plans to rip down a much-loved 17th century fortress and build their own castle. If the couple finish the project the structure will ...

A Grand Designs couple left locals 'aghast' with their plans to knock down a beloved hilltop fortress in order to build the first castle erected in the UK for 100 years. Entrepreneur Piers and police ...

Hurricane Melissa is the strongest hurricane in modern history to hit Jamaica. For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com Show more Hurricane Melissa, the strongest ...

The National Student Design Competition, aimed at advancing mechanical engineering technology and fostering creative talent, marked its 15th anniversary. In this year’s competition, students submitted ...

The time warp continues in the reception area. A staircase slants sharply to the right; peeking into one of the inn’s two lounges, we see linenfold panelling, Tudor roses carved into the stone lintel ...

James is a published author with multiple pop-history and science books to his name. He specializes in history, space, strange science, and anything out of the ordinary.View full profile James is a ...

Nearly 600 years ago, a massive volcanic eruption sent clouds of sulfurous gas and ash high into the atmosphere. The blast known as the 1458/59 CE event was so huge that it triggered decades of ...

A collapsed wall in a 15th-century Portuguese church revealed at least 12 skeletons, sparking archaeological investigations into centuries-old burials. Archaeologists uncovered remains dating from the ...