1775: Angelo Braschi is chosen as Pope Pius VI. 1804: New Jersey becomes the last northern state to abolish slavery. 1852: Great Ormond St Hospital for Sick Children in London admits its first patient ...

Belgium The once-grand Château de Noisy emerged from the Ardennes forest in Belgium like a fairy tale castle. Built by the ...

The final personal diary of Squadron Leader Patrick Gifford, who was shot down in May 1940, has also been found.

Perhaps the most powerful shaper of English was William Tyndale. Tyndale's translation of the Bible into English is rich in ...

TOKYO -- Japan's ancient castles, always beautiful, are even more stately at this time of the year, as the drier, clearer air allows light to shine more brilliantly on the snow. Snowfall in Japan ...

It’s about having time. You suddenly realise, ‘we’re nearly 70’.” The castle, near Harrogate, dates from the early 1300s when it formed part of the dowry of Edeline Thweng to a previous ...

We were working seven days a week. It’s about having time. You suddenly realise, ‘we’re nearly 70’.” The castle, near Harrogate, dates from the early 1300s when it formed part of the dowry of Edeline ...

Amsterdam is a delightful city with seemingly endless amounts to do and see. From its picturesque canals to its world-cl ...