The medieval social and economic order gave rise to a type of town and village that we consider charming today. They were ...

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Discover 40 of the most remote hotels in Europe - secluded, stylish and off-the-beaten-path hideaways offering privacy, peace and the ultimate escape for intrepid travellers.

For two centuries, scholars have sparred over the roots of the Piasts, Poland's first documented royal house, who reigned ...

Here are 11 of our favourite places in mainland Greece that make for brilliant alternatives to the islands this summer. Part of the joy of staying in seaside Nafplio is the drive there over the ...

To the south of Harrogate, after passing over the spectacular 571m long Crimple Valley viaduct, passengers on the 1848 ...

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Kings, cobbles, secrets, superstition and literary fire power–Winchester has had it all in spades for centuries and is as desirable now as it ever was, says Jason Goodwin.

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