“You feel oddly familiar with a lot of the world,” he said — “like you’ve been there before.” After a month in Germany, Rainbolt headed for sunnier climes.

Shakespeare’s protagonist has long received letters from lovesick strangers around the globe. This writer traveled to Verona ...

Tea towels originated in 18th-century England, where they were used to dry fine china and delicate tea sets. Made of linen, a fabric prized for its lint-free texture and high absorbency, they ...