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A century ago, the woman who reigned as Spanish consort had more than her fair share of problems. She was Victoria Eugenie, known as Ena, and her first day as a queen began in a terrifying manner. Ena perhaps realized the turbulence ahead of her just minutes after her wedding. She walked into the Royal…

Archaeologists in Spain assumed the elaborate coffins were empty. They were wrong.

The intact remains of the eight deceased nobles were found inside sarcophagi that had not been opened for centuries.

The intact remains of eight medieval nobles have been discovered during restoration works at a monastery in northeastern Spain. A team of researchers made the…

Archaeologists in Spain assumed the elaborate coffins were empty. They were wrong.

Many people around the world celebrate the Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe every year on Dec. 12. Believers travel from different countries to honor her and ask...

Lesser-known destinations make for the perfect escape this shoulder season.

For many parts of Europe, it was a long, hot summer – perhaps a bit too hot for some. But with temperatures now cooling, the next few weeks are a great time to discover new areas.

Why is this site so important for the French public? We look at the history of France’s new favourite national monument

Located in the now upscale Pedralbes neighborhood of Barcelona, the monastery offers a glimpse into the medieval past of the city.