From murder and bribery to putting a dead pope on trial—these scandalous popes took church corruption to shocking new heights ...

Explore the legacy of the Medici family through its most influential figures, from Cosimo the Elder to Catherine de' Medici.

The Medici family was a powerful and influential dynasty that dominated the political, economic, and cultural life of Florence and much of Italy from the 15th to the 18th century. Known for their ...

Michelangelo was the archetypal Renaissance man who found immense fame in his lifetime and is still remembered as one of the most influential artists in world history. Matt Elton explores the creator ...

Our curated edit of the best hotels in Rome, from renovated palaces to beautiful boutiques with luxury extras, restaurants, ...

Occupying the first and second floors of the U-shaped Palazzo degli Uffizi along the banks of the Arno River, the Uffizi Gallery was created by the Medici family at the end of the 16th century.

Manchester United's Amad Diallo battles for possession with Crystal Palace skipper Marc Guehi Manchester United suffered their fifth home defeat in six Premier League games as Jean-Philippe Mateta ...

"Piano nobile" in every sense, Palazzo Clary has played host to a parade ... from Modigliani and President Jimmy Carter to Robert de Niro and David Bowie) meet cultural behemoths like the Gallerie ...

Once, the establishment of priests, singers and servants travelled about England with the King, and their earliest permanent ‘chapels’ were at the Tower of London, Westminster Palace and Eltham Palace ...

The Loire Valley in France is like stepping into a fairytale, where rolling vineyards, medieval villages, and majestic castles feel plucked straight out of a storybook. Among the dozens of châteaus ...

Palazzo Clerici is among Milan’s most charming historical palaces. Located in the heart of the city, in the 17 th century district known as the “Contrada del prestino dei Bossi”, this building firstly ...