Europe Travel - Page 10

November 1

Medieval English castle linked to Hadrian's Wall hits market for lofty sum, but there's a catch

Bellister Castle in Northumberland, England, is hitting the market for about $3.34 million, but there's a catch. It's a National Trust lease ending in 2145, not a traditional sale.

October 30

Popular travel destination loses mosquito-free status after insects spotted

Mosquitoes were discovered in Iceland for the first time, potentially ending the country's mosquito-free status, adding to its unique profile as a travel destination.

October 30

Hidden medieval halls discovered beneath world-famous university as archaeologists sift through remains

An excavation at Oxford University has yielded ancient book clasps, medieval pens and imported fish bones, offering fascinating glimpses into college life and trade from another time.

October 29

Angler digging for fishing worms uncovers massive medieval treasure in hidden cauldron

A person digging for fishing worms near a Swedish summer cottage recently discovered a medieval silver hoard containing up to 20,000 coins, along with rings and pendants.

October 27

Tourist falls into canal in viral mishap, blames it on Google Maps' directions: See the video

Google Maps apparently led a Polish visitor into a Venice canal in a viral video — highlighting navigation challenges in an Italian city struggling with overtourism issues.

October 22

Scientists solve mystery of 'sword dragon' skeleton found on coast after decades of study

British paleontologists recently identified Xiphodragon goldencapensis, a new ichthyosaur species. The skeleton was found on Dorset's Jurassic Coast in 2001 and dates back 193 million years.

October 21

Tourists flock to see iconic landmark finally free of scaffolding after 200 years

The Parthenon in Athens is scaffolding-free for the first time in 200 years, offering visitors an unobstructed view of Greece's iconic temple until November 2025.

October 21

Louvre heist adds to history of high-profile museum breaches, leaves other galleries on edge

Museum security concerns rise after the latest Louvre robbery, as experts recall other major art thefts, including the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum's still-unsolved heist from 1990.

October 19

New Orleans couple digs up ancient Roman artifact in backyard, sets off worldwide mystery

A New Orleans couple unearthed a 2,000-year-old Roman marble tablet in their garden, leading the FBI and history experts to solve a decades-old mystery from Italy.

October 18

Historic letter that marked Margaret Thatcher’s rise to power discovered hidden in garage

A 50-year-old document signed by Margaret Thatcher in which she agreed to run for Conservative Party leadership was found in a U.K. garage and heads to auction next year.