History

Since abandoning Franco-era fascist lyrics, Spain's had to make do with a centuries-old anthem that has no official words.

Portland's population isn't huge, but its big history and its current foodie importance make it a great place to visit.

Harbottle Castle is a ruined medieval castle in the village of Harbottle, Northumberland. The present castle was built about 1160.

PHeymont and his wife take their first overnight Amtrak journey: two days on the Sunset Limited from New Orleans to Los Angeles.

Gumbo was visiting Historic Lower Fort Garry, situated on the banks of the Red River about a half hour's drive north of Winnipeg. Built in 1830 by the Hudson's Bay company, part of then Rupert's Land, the stone wall fort if well preserved an a popular Canadian Historic site.

One of the world's oldest monasteries, dating to the 4th century, Stavrovouni sits on a hilltop in Cyprus, where Ian Cook visited it.

In a neighborhood populated by waves of immigrants for centuries, the food is varied...and wonderful.

A researcher at Zurich's ETH university has discovered that the style we think of as Swiss is actually based on foreign architects' sketches.

Ian Cook shares some dusk and evening photos of historic Paphos Castle in Cyprus.

A restored Lockheed Super Constellation will pay a visit to Vienna Friday, and will be open to visitors.

Liverpool's Speke Hall is not your average stately home. Built in the 16th century and occupied into the 20th, it has a fascinating history.

Chester Cathedral isn't the oldest, largest, or most famous but PHeymont calls it one of the most beautiful...and with a most fascinating history.