Nestled on the Seraglio Point overlooking the shimmering waters of the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace stands as a magnificent testament to the opulence and grandeur of the Ottoman Empire. Can you smell the scent of... Read More

By: John Owen Berlin is a city famous for its history. Almost to a fault. For visitors to the German capital, the city’s most famous sights–the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag and the Holocaust Memorial–are “must sees.” But all t... Read More

In the 1760s, aristocratic young Englishmen began wintering from November to Easter in what they called “The Riviera” during their Grand Tour of France and Italy. Upper-class Europeans followed suit, securing The Riviera’s reputa... Read More

Prague is a city of cobbled streets, towering spires, and rich, complex history. But beneath the surface of tourist attractions and charming cafes lies a darker past, a time when heresy, alchemy, and demonic forces were woven int... Read More

By: Caroline Wyatt Read Time: 6 minutes and 46 secondsFencing in front of the Eiffel Tower, equestrian events in the gardens of Versailles, an opening ceremony floating down the Seine. Never before has a cityscape played such an ... Read More