Peasants had more vacation time than we do today
A French Chateau untouched for a century has become a time capsule museum
The hanging of stockings by the fireplace mantle has been an essential part of the Christmas tradition for centuries
The Day the Music Died: The fatal plane crash in which Buddy Holly and two other great musicians died
In the 16th century people had to pay tax if they owned a billiard at home
Stańczyk: The most famous court jester in Polish history
Lalibela is one of the holiest cities in Ethiopia, most famous for its unique monolithic rock-cut churches
Gingerbread house was first brought to America by German settlers and became an American tradition
The sad story of Marilyn Monroe
A Crypt that’s believed to be Jesus’ Tomb has been opened for the first time in centuries
