There are places where history is put on a pedestal—behind glass inside an austere building. In those places, history is compartmentalized. You go to one place to see a Greek temple. Another to see a ...

The Mediterranean island of Sicily has experienced its worst drought in recent history. The effects on farmers in particular are already proving very damaging. Summer temperatures across parts of ...

General George S. Patton, one of the most revered, skilled and yet controversial figures in American military lore, reached the coastal city of Messina and secured the liberation of Sicily on this day ...

The remarkable ancient city of Gela lies on the southern coast of Sicily. Both an agricultural and industrial town, it bears witness to the island’s deep past. Founded around 689 BC on Sicilian ...

Named “the Kingdom of the Sun” by invading Normans in the 12th century, the Sicilian capital of Palermo is one of the sunniest places in Europe, with more than 2,500 hours of sunshine per year.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. During a holiday in Sicily, explore the picturesque coast, volcanic landscapes and fertile wine country - Moment RF/Federico ...

From museum shops to souvenir stores, it’s not hard to find pencils and pens decorated with just about anything these days. In Sicily, however, archaeologists have uncovered an ancient instrument ...