Italy called, the Cleveland Museum of Art said. It wants its 13th-century artwork back. The art museum announced Thursday that it has agreed with the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Italy ...

Augustinian friars are protesting against a redevelopment plan ...

An enduring myth, based on the writings of the 13th-century explorer Marco Polo, that pasta was brought to Italy from China, rose from a misinterpretation of a famous passage in Polo’s Travels.

Must-see attractions include the Piazza della Cisterna, the 12th-century Duomo di San Gimignano and the Via Francigena, an ancient Christian pilgrimage route that runs through town. San Gimignano ...

Greg Jenner is joined in 13th-century Venice by Professor Sharon Kinoshita and comedian Ria Lina to learn all about medieval traveller Marco Polo and his adventures in China.