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I remember reading Ivanhoe by Sir Walter Scott. I almost put it down ... over — because it had pulled me into the world of the author’s creating and wholly immersed me. An old colleague ...

Reading, writes Edwina Preston, is a way of journeying on the wings of others without moving from the armchair (or bed). Here ...

Pump Park Vintage Photography/Alamy The Aletsch Glacier in Switzerland’s Bernese Alps is the mightiest mass of ice in Europe. Covering a staggering 66 square miles (171sq km) it has always attracted ...

Opals may have been around for thousands of years, but they’re having a major resurgence in the jewelry world right now.

The temptation to manipulate and deceive seemed to echo a deeper spiritual crisis marked by a lack of godly character and vocational acumen.

To mark the 250th anniversary of the birth of Sir Walter Scott, author Damian Barr goes in search of the legacy and lasting influence of one of Scotland's great historical figures, novelists and poets ...

It’s not easy to bring off such a psychologically complex story, and the director uses some interesting visual elements, ...

Alongside the likes of Winston Churchill and Tony Blair, Margaret Thatcher remains one of the most memorable British leaders ...

The small town of Afton in Upstate New York has grown from a simple farming community to a thriving town filled with historic ...

Also, make sure to check out the Scott Monument – a Victorian Gothic memorial to Scottish author, Sir Walter Scott. If you climb the 287 steps to the highest deck, you'll enjoy a sweeping view ...

The transition from silent film to talkies ushered in Hollywood’s Golden Age, bringing the world unforgettable classics and ...