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 ...

Here in Minnesota, it’s been a long, cold winter that does not want to let go. But for a few weeks, more than three dozen readers and I got to escape to an unexpected tropical paradise — Sicily and ...

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 ...

Located to the south of Italy and surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea, Sicily is just beyond the toe of the Italian peninsula. It is the most extended region in Italy and the widest island in the ...

During a holiday in Sicily, explore the picturesque coast, volcanic landscapes and fertile wine country - Moment RF/Federico Scotto Through the ages Sicily has been a crossroads and crucible of ...

From hiking active volcanoes to watching opera in an ancient theatre, here’s how to experience Italy's largest island at its best. Sicily is one of the Mediterranean's most popular destinations, with ...

Known for its Greek temples, Mediterranean beaches, a renowned culinary and enological legacy, and one of the world’s most active volcanoes, Sicily is an island that has it all. Thanks to its location ...