Known as the Prince-Bishopric of Liège, it endured for some 800 years and sliced the Habsburg Netherlands in half – although an accurate map of the region would look less like an orange peel and more ...

First, France cleaned the polluted river so that Olympians could swim there. Now, a year later, it is opening three sites for ...

Parisians rushed for a dip in the Seine on Saturday as the authorities opened the river to public swimming for the first time ...

For the first time in over a century, Parisians and tourists are getting ready to take a refreshing dip in the Seine ...

More than 100 years after being wounded in World War I’s largest battle, Pvt. Alonzo Stanton has finally been recognized with a Purple Heart.

Attempts will be made on Friday and over the weekend to reopen the river Mosel in west Germany on a limited scale to inland ...

Explore 10 fairytale villages around the world that blend old-world charm, natural beauty, and timeless atmosphere. These ...