From empires to modern borders, this short explainer unpacks the geography, culture, and politics that make Central Europe one of the most complex regions on Earth — all in under three minutes.

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States. This week's quiz ...

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The EU’s first-ever strategic framework on culture is one step closer to realisation. European Commissioner Glenn Micallef told Euronews it will be a key tool to safeguard EU culture’s role in ...

Earlier this month, the European Commission revealed its plan to speed up the expansion of high-speed rails that would significantly reduce travel times across the continent. A map shared by the ...

Forget the jet lag. From Bavarian villages in the Rockies to cobblestoned French Quarters on the Gulf, America has plenty of places that make you question which continent you’re on. These 10 towns ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. As the European wine harvest ends, we might reflect on that controversial word “terroir”. It is hard to define ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. I write from a quiet, mountainous part of Central Europe. The scenery is idyllic, and the fall air is crisp. But ...

Looking at a map of Europe, you might notice something unusual sandwiched between Poland, Lithuania, and the coastline of the Baltic Sea. It’s a small slice of Russia, completely cut off from her ...

Think you’re pretty good at geography? You’re in the right place because this time we’re putting your U.S. state knowledge to the test. Everyone knows there are 50 states in the U.S. (at least we hope ...