On a scorching hot day, the 16th century built Burghley House in Lincolnshire provided the perfect venue to unwind.

From kings to colonists, powerful men fueled the rise of cockfighting. Explore its ties to status, violence, and spectacle.

Since its inception in the 16th century, the navy served three regular meals to align with the shipboard routine. This included a simple breakfast of ship’s biscuits, lunch as the main meal, and ...

French officials recently announced the discovery of Camarat 4, the deepest shipwreck ever found in French waters. The site includes 16th-century Italian ceramics with Christian symbols.

A 16th century brass signet ring was discovered in the rubble of a monument in Poland, photos show. It has an oval shield and what appears to be initials.