Bearing cards, flowers, chocolates and poetry, lovers have always swooned on Valentine’s Day as cherubs circled overhead. Right? Or is its history darker?

Many legends claim to explain the origins of Valentine’s Day, but as is the case with legends, they leave many questions ...

According to one legend, Pope Gelasius wanted to put an end to the debauchery in the late fifth century. He declared Feb. 14 ...

Dozens of drawings Michelangelo made while planning the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel will go on view at the Muscarelle ...

Danilo Dolci was born in Friuli, but called Trappeto, Sicily, home. Here, he became a champion for people’s rights.

Nestled on the idyllic Ligurian coast, this Italian village with gorgeous views offers both old-world charm and new-world ...

Pasta Primavera features a mix of seasonal vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, and tomatoes, tossed with pasta and a light olive oil or tomato sauce. Paneer Tikka is a beloved Indian dish where ...

An Italian priest has been excommunicated from the Catholic Church for saying Pope Francis is not the real pope. Father Natale Santonocito, 61, parish priest of the San Cesareo Church south-east ...

The City Hall of Brașov, a popular mountain city in Romania, announced plans to restore the courtyard of the Black Church using non-repayable European funds. The project, valued at RON 24 million ...

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Construction began on Old St Paul’s Cathedral in London, England, (actually the fourth attempt at a church named for Paul in that spot, the previous three having been destroyed) in 1087 ...