A history enthusiast's map study led to the discovery of a likely medieval monastery in Sweden, according to local officials. The ruins were found by using ground-penetrating radar.

Our writer stops by the Pangboche Monastery, a 600-year-old Sherpa religious center where Mount Everest climbers receive a blessing before their expeditions Skip to content NEW MEMBER OFFER!

Paleokastritsa Monastery is ranked #3 out of 8 things to do in Corfu. See pictures and our review of Paleokastritsa Monastery.

A 1,600-year-old Byzantine mosaic from a Christian monastery in Israel, featuring 55 medallions with hunting scenes and mythological characters, was recently put on public display.

Ancient Spanish Monastery is ranked #15 out of 15 things to do in Miami Beach. See pictures and our review of Ancient Spanish Monastery.

A 1,600-year-old Byzantine-era mosaic from a Christian monastery was recently put on public display for the first time, giving a glimpse into life during ancient times.

Clinging almost impossibly to a sheer cliff in northern Greece, the Monastery of Simonos Petra, also known as Simonopetra — or Simon’s Rock — transcends country-based branches of the ...

In a city of eastern Poland, a team got to work renovating a historic monastery. As part of the project, they removed the old wooden flooring — and uncovered some very rare 300-year-old artifacts.

But Amorgos’ monastery serves another function too — a crucial reference point for locals, who seek the monks’ help, both material and spiritual, as Eastern Christians have for nearly 2,000 ...