What’s in a name? How much does changing the name of a body of water really matter? These are the questions that irked ...

Turner painted ‘The Lake of Zug’ (1843) in his studio from sketches made in the Swiss Alps - Alamy ...

All maps are influenced by the intent and biases of their creator—even those that are striving to be as accurate as possible.

How JMW Turner helped shape the modern holiday map of Europe Travel was a crucial inspiration for the art of Turner, born 250 years ago – and in turn his paintings inspired the beginnings of tourism ...

This era represents a transitional moment in European prehistory — a time when Neanderthals were fading and modern humans were beginning to settle. This new evidence doesn’t just redraw the map of ...

From Facebook to X to TikTok, today’s social media giants position themselves as bastions of free speech. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg now says fact-checking caused “too much censorship,” while ...

After diving into the city's ancient and artistic past, I enjoy dipping into modern-day Split. Matejuška has ... with the permission of Rick Steves' Europe (www.ricksteves.com).

Driving through Tirana, I can’t help but look up. My taxi driver, Erion, leans over the steering wheel and points to the buildings around us. ‘That’s new, that one is a couple of years old, that one ...

The late 19th century saw a resurgence of interest in classical Greek culture and ideals across Europe, known as the Greek revival movement. Holding the first modern Olympics in Athens was a way to ...

Beyond the current fleet of 51 trams, BKK is preparing a tender for over 100 additional modern vehicles by 2030. The expanded fleet will further reduce environmental impact while enhancing service ...

Imagine a world where lines drawn centuries ago still shape the fate of forests, rivers, and wild creatures today. It might ...

The Legal and Social Landscape: How 4/20 Became a Day of Protest and Celebration The ... highlighting cannabis’s therapeutic potential. Europe: In Amsterdam, known for its tolerant cannabis ...