Known as the Prince-Bishopric of Liège, it endured for some 800 years and sliced the Habsburg Netherlands in half – although an accurate map of the region would look less like an orange peel and more ...

The French capital's iconic waterway has been largely closed to swimmers since 1923 due to pollution and risks from river ...

First, France cleaned the polluted river so that Olympians could swim there. Now, a year later, it is opening three sites for ...

Parisians rushed for a dip in the Seine on Saturday as the authorities opened the river to public swimming for the first time ...

For the first time in over a century, Parisians and tourists are getting ready to take a refreshing dip in the Seine ...

More than 100 years after being wounded in World War I’s largest battle, Pvt. Alonzo Stanton has finally been recognized with a Purple Heart.

Explore 10 fairytale villages around the world that blend old-world charm, natural beauty, and timeless atmosphere. These ...