An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. It’s ...

British author J. R. R. Tolkien's tale of the fall of Númenor was inspired by the ancient Greek myth of Atlantis.

The Saxons named the town Dornwaraceaster (the suffix - ceaster being the Old English name for a "Roman town"; cf. Exeter and Gloucester and Dornsæte came into use as the name for the inhabitants of ...

The recently restored Ponte Sant’Angelo in Rome features 10 angels holding symbols of Christ’s passion, creating a profound ...

Three consecutive years of drought contributed to the "Barbarian Conspiracy," a pivotal moment in the history of Roman ...

Hike along the moorlands, visit bustling markets, and see scenic castles at England's northernmost county, located along the ...

While Easter is now fondly known for egg hunts, the Easter bunny and yummy hot cross buns, the celebration has taken many forms over time.