1780 – The British Gazette and Sunday Monitor was published for the first time. It was the first Sunday newspaper in Britain. 1793 – The Holy Roman Emperor formally declared war on France.

The sequel premieres Sundays March 23 - April 27, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. May, 1536. Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII’s ...

In medieval novels, Merlin the Magician was far stranger than he appears in modern pop culture. Archivists have discovered ...

The Mark Rylance, Damian Lewis, and Kate Phillips -led drama premieres Sunday, March 23, at 9/8c on PBS.

Jesus enters Jerusalem in The Chosen Season 5 Episode 1, and by the end, he’s ready to teach the city a lesson.

The Alsace region of France still represents a cultural continental divide, creating a fascinating mix of the best aspects of ...

The Sienese were Ghibellines, supporters of the Holy Roman emperor; the Florentines were Guelphs ... Surrounding this picture were nearly 40 other painted panels: above her was a series depicting ...

France’s easternmost region, Alsace, is also one of its most enchanting — thanks largely to its location. Pressed up against ...

Alberto Angela has made a career out of exploring his hometown. Here are his favourite spots to unearth Rome's millennia of secrets, from the Vatican Museums to Ostia Antica.

Wondering why April 1 is all about jokes and hoaxes? Here’s a deep dive into the strange history and uncertain origins of ...