October 10 Medieval shoe found in vulture nest reveals centuries-old secrets in European mountain caves Archaeologists in Spain discovered medieval artifacts in bearded vulture nests, including a complete 13th-century esparto sandal and thousands of bone fragments.
October 10 Faces of ancient mummies, hidden for centuries, finally revealed through digital reconstructions Researchers at Liverpool John Moores University in the U.K. digitally removed face masks from ancient Colombian mummies dating from the 13th to 18th centuries.
October 9 Tourists told to visit iconic destination 'on doctor's orders' as pushback emerges The "Visit Sweden" campaign created a medical referral program in which doctors can prescribe Swedish trips for mental and physical health through evidence-based cultural activities.
October 8 Thieves steal priceless ancient jewelry from prominent history museum, police say Two suspects forced their way into Wales' St. Fagans National Museum on Oct. 6, taking ancient Bronze Age gold artifacts from a display case in a targeted heist.
October 7 Remains of history's most beloved saint, St Francis of Assisi, to be displayed in rare event St. Francis of Assisi's remains will be displayed at his basilica in Italy during 2026 to commemorate 800 years since the beloved saint's death in 1226.
October 7 Hotels, resorts accused of charging too many 'fees,' sending fed-up vacationers overseas for cheaper deals Americans are choosing international travel over domestic trips due to high U.S. costs, with many finding foreign destinations cheaper than cities like New York.
October 7 Shoppers at popular marketplace walked over 'vile' dungeon as archaeologists cite 'remarkable' finds Archaeologists in Leicester uncovered 2,000 years of history beneath a marketplace, including a Roman infant grave and the remains of a 16th-century dungeon once called "vile."
October 6 Luxury 'golden' visa program targets rich Americans as ordinary folks are left behind Portugal launches new "golden" visa program targeting Americans through the LXL Ventures Fund, requiring a $500,000 investment for five-year residence plus Schengen Area access.
October 4 Tourists beware as bars in Brazil drop cocktails amid methanol-laced liquor illnesses, deaths Beer replaces caipirinhas in São Paulo after methanol-tainted alcohol kills one and sickens others, triggering a police probe. (Credit: The Associated Press)
October 3 Thousands of protesters prompt world-famous landmark to close its doors on tourists France's iconic Eiffel Tower shut down Thursday due to strikes, as nearly 200,000 protesters rallied in over 200 towns and cities against government spending cuts.