As the holiday season approaches, the competition for the title of the world's largest Christmas tree heats up, capturing the imagination of festive enthusiasts around the globe. This year, Rio de ...

Here’s a breakdown of the origin of the Christmas Tree and which culture is credited with the Christmas tree traditions we ...

Hou and No exhibit alongside one another in 'What the Hands Remember to Hear' at The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in ...

Viking ancestry is far more common in Britain than most of us ever realised. A simple DNA kit could reveal your family’s own ...

Caspar David Friedrich’s mystic landscapes, their romantic origins and his revival in 21st-century exhibitions ...

Of all the plants used in holiday decor, few match mistletoe's interesting history. Also, few equal its potential for harm.

Once a powerful pagan symbol of protection and renewal, the Yule Log burned all night to bring luck for the coming year.

Human beings primarily travel to see what exists beyond their everyday surroundings. Some places are remarkable not because they are famous or dramatic but because they reflect a way of life, a ...

The moments when four ancient worlds faced disaster are brought to life in an epic new series exploring Rome, Egypt, the ...

It’s a joyful occasion to celebrate another pleasant surprise from the mysterious Lithuanian 19th-century-world of art: Wincenty Sleńdziński’s painting, which previously never visited Lithuania, yet ...

They mirror our own impermanence: always in motion, always fading. Magical yet melancholy, the trees offer both a celebration ...

Archaeologists working in a Polish lake have uncovered a hidden cache of early medieval weapons, a discovery that turns a quiet stretch of water into a rare window on power, faith, and conflict. The ...