A trail leading from near St. Louis, Missouri to Natchitoches, Louisiana, teaches us about a race that ruled “the new world” ...

Portugal's history is written across its landscape, from ancient university towns to wine regions sculpted by hand over centuries. The country’s cultural impact is recognised by UNESCO, which has ...

Baobab trees may be a proxy for measuring long-term use of land by humans. They live long, have economic benefits, and are ...

Mohenjo-Daro was one of two prominent cities of the ancient Indus Valley civilization. The citadel, a center of activity at the city's peak, towers over the ruins today.

Authorities are advising against physical activity during the hottest hours of the day and recommend drinking plenty of ...

A punishing heat wave broke records in southern Europe and hasn’t peaked yet in some places, prompting warnings to residents, ...

On a trip to Portugal’s lesser-visited ‘third city’ Matt Dennis finds Baroque architecture, cobbled streets and a budget-friendly food and wine scene ...

The temperature has been nearing 40 degrees Celsius in parts of Europe as the first heatwave of the summer hits continent.

Severe heat was recorded in Italy, Greece, Spain and Portugal before the weekend, with locals and tourists alike taking ...

Why you should swap Lisbon and Porto for this Portuguese city, where a glass of wine costs €2 On a trip to Portugal’s lesser-visited ‘third city’ Matt Dennis finds Baroque architecture ...