who ruled over their empire from around 750 AD until the mid-13th century. The three red stars across the middle represent the districts of Damascus, Aleppo and Deir Ezzor. The official flag has ...

In theory, all churches are the same. As the enduring nursery rhyme puts it: “Here is the church and here is the steeple; ...

The terms of the World War I-ending Treaty of Versailles required defeated Germany to grant the territories of West Prussia ...

Capital of the 13th-century kingdom of Majorca (long story), it remained under Spanish influence until 1659. Then it was ceded to France – though locals will tell you that they’re not so much ...

The 13th-century paintings discovered by a priest in 1980 have been fully restored depicting the life of Saint Maurille.

The late 13th century paintings were whitewashed following ... More from Robb Report A 19th-Century Castle on a Private Island in France Lists for $9.8 Million YouTuber MrBeast Is Renting the Ancient ...

The famous Passetto di Borgo which dates back to the 6th century served as an escape route for popes in the past. Visitors of the iconic Italian capital were allowed to walk along the fortified ...

France raised its flag Tuesday at its embassy in the Syrian capital Damascus after it had been closed for more than 12 years. French special envoy for Syria Jean-Francois Guillaume and a ...

Regardless, the seemingly arbitrary date has become entrenched in our minds and pop culture since the 19th century. Kevin Jiang is a Toronto-based staff reporter for the Star’s Express Desk.

Happy holidays — the last Friday the 13th is upon us. Some people consider the day an extremely unlucky day, which can land as often as three times a year on the calendar. Why is it so unlucky?

Fear of Friday the 13th stems from several sources, though it’s unclear where it truly began, according to History. This includes a late 19th-century secret society called the Thirteen Club ...

Today is Friday the 13th, an occurrence that happens only a couple of times a year. The day has come to be associated with superstition, luck and magic, though it has some surprising origins.