Country names often fade into the background of a map and eventually become fixed and obvious. But the truth is, they’re anything but. These names are often rooted in ancient riddles, happy accidents, ...

Archaeologists in northern Germany have uncovered a significant Viking-era hoard dating back to the Early Middle Ages. The ...

A metal detectorist in Germany has unearthed an Early Middle Ages hoard that contains 200 artifacts, including a pendant that ...

A sequence of footprints hidden deep within a long-dried paleo‑lake bed were discovered in 2021 by archaeologists, pushing back the purported arrival of early North American settlers between 23,000 an ...

A stunning Viking hoard uncovered in Germany reveals 1,000-year-old treasures.

Hailed as the world’s best train journey, the Flam Railway is much more than an exploration of the scenic Norwegian region.