The European monarchies appear to be making a major shift in their tradition to adapt to a more modernised version ...

The 10-day public exhibition of the sacred tooth relic which commenced on April 18 after a respite of 16 years ends today.

Despite Pope Francis opting for a simpler, humbler papacy compared to his predecessors, his death is not without ceremony. Let's unpack some of the symbols and rituals that come with farewelling the ...

Imagine living in a country where Whatsapp is banned, the internet and Wi-Fi are virtually non-existent, and you can drive ...

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88. His death set off mourning across the Catholic world and days of ritual ...

From nettle eating contests to bog snorkelling, we’ve picked out some bizarre and even downright baffling traditions which ...

He kept his simple silver cross and well-worn black shoes. Pope lost part of his lung during his childhood due to a respiratory infection and had only one lung. 7. He used to pop out of Vatican ...

It is the camerlengo’s duty to make all the arrangements for the pope’s funeral and burial after having discussed the matter ...

With 25 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Japan is ideal for those who like to explore the historical and environmental aspects of ...

(Unfortunately, the silver collection is closed until further ... You can also get a combined ticket with entry to the the Hofburg Palace, Schönbrunn Palace and the Vienna Furniture Museum.

Vienna is Wagner’s city—his visionary structures dot the streets like clues to a future that never quite arrived. Visit his ...

adorned with traditional silver howdahs and jewelry, welcomed the US second family at the Surajpole gate at the historic palace. Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and Deputy Chief Minister and ...