The life of a 19th century “ornamental hermit”: One broke his contract, snuck off to the pub
What happened at the crossroads: Blues legend and his deal with the Devil
Saltford Manor: It’s believed to be the oldest continuously inhabited private house in England
Covering stains on walls with painted flowers turned village in Poland into a fairy-tale wonder
The mysticism of George Gurdjieff: The philosopher from Kars who developed “the fourth way”
Mark Twain House and Museum in Hartford provides a peek into the author’s life
Harassed by insults of moon-landing denier, astronaut Buzz Aldrin took action
Students work to restore the elegant beauty of Ukraine’s Pidhirtsi Castle, built in 17th century
Bottle discovered in a 350 AD Roman grave, never opened, still contains wine
11th century Restormel Castle, once a residence of the Black Prince, now picnic destination
