The 18th-century Villa La Quiete gardens north of Florence will open to the general public for the first time on May 16.

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 ...

Imagine walking up to what looks like a hybrid of a medieval fortress and an opulent palace – that’s Château de Chambord ... However, when Henry II died, his queen, Catherine de Medici, swiftly ...

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.

Crystal Palace have rejected a bid from Tottenham for defender Marc Guehi thought to be about £70m. The England international, who attracted interest from Newcastle in the summer, has 18 months ...

2, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta (14) celebrates with teammates after scoring his side’s second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between ...

(Saudi Ministry of Media via AP) In this photo provided by the Saudi Ministry of Media, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman greets Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa, left, during his ...

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 ...