In 986 AD, Vikings attacked the island of Iona on Christmas Eve. Iona was a central site of Celtic Christianity, founded by St. Columba. Despite growing Christian influence among Vikings, the raid was ...

Wassail — from a greeting meaning “be in good health” — evokes some kind of ancient holiday tradition. But its particulars, like the spiced beverage, can be cloudy.

In the late Middle Ages, Christianity was widespread in Europe and Christmas celebrations every December were the norm in ...

The Christmas season adds a cosy charm to Bruges, with illuminated canals, stone bridges, and festive market stalls.

While Europe’s major cities attract millions of visitors each year, some of the continent’s most memorable experiences can be ...

Life in many medieval towns revolved around constructing a cathedral, a massive undertaking that took generations of work by everyone from artists and architects to prisoners of war. Work in ...

Strategy Santa is in a giving mood. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Creative Assembly's first ever Total War sequel is getting a ...

Mayor Don Johnston, left, congratulates North Idaho College President Barry Schuler at the opening of the new Communication-Arts Building in 1979. The building’s auditorium would be renamed after ...