In the middle of a dark September night in 1711 in Carolina, John Lawson found himself captive, tied up and flung in the center of the council ring of the Tuscarora Indian town of Catechna,” writes ...

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Domaine Carneros looks like a French mansion sitting on top of a hill, surrounded by perfect rows of grape vines. The building is huge and fancy, with a grand staircase leading up to the entrance.

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Bernardus Winery sits in the sunny Carmel Valley, surrounded by mountains and oak trees. The winery building is simple and ...

From village sagre to ancient walking trails, Italy’s small towns come alive each summer with festivals, processions, and ...

Long a cultural melting pot and a hub for artists, the 400-year-old city is riding a new surge in popularity. Here’s the ...

Two studio owners whose clients include Jeff Koons and Maya Lin dominate machine-chiseled art. One is spending big to ...

Explore the Missouri River: its map, amazing history, why it's called 'Big Muddy,' and key facts about North America's longest river.

With deep, emotional connections to Scotland, its own tartan and a fish and chips festival, the town of Barga is an unlikely "Brigadoon" in the Tuscan hills.

A history buff with a metal detector recently led archaeologists to the site of a medieval monastery – all thanks to a strange symbol spotted on an old map.