The story of Ashridge House dates back to the 13th century, originally founded as a monastery by seven monks who brought a ...

Adrian IV was the first, and so far, only English Pope.

Henry VIII’s reign is often remembered for his many marriages and his relentless pursuit of a legitimate heir. While his ...

Twenty-one years after the publication of Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell (Bloomsbury), bestselling author Susanna Clarke has ...

With its roots in the medieval period, St Catherine’s Court has been extensively expanded, refurbished, and renovated over the five centuries since it was first established. Notable residents include ...

The last years of his papacy had something of the atmosphere of the dissolution of the monasteries under Henry VIII; ...

"As historical fiction goes, and there is a lot of historical fiction on the Tudors, you have a scale of most true, most ...

NEW DELHI – India is set to introduce its first formal curriculum for Buddhist monasteries this month, aiming to streamline religious education and reinforce national consciousness in monastic ...

LOOK around this 15th century grand home in the Malvern Hills, with hidden rooms and a tower. The historic, six-bedroom property, known as Little Malvern Court, is being listed for sale by estate ...

The origins of the hot cross bun traditionally made with currants, spices, flour, and eggs are closely linked to a cathedral ...

Above the spa town of Kamena Vourla, the Holy Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Saviour has stood for a thousand years ...

On a steep hill, at the northeastern end of Kea, is the Holy Monastery of Panagia Kastriani, which was built on the spot ...