Special Report
Northern Europe and the British Isles
Explore the region's history, culture and natural wonders
An Excavation in Wales Paints a Picture of Home Life 3,500 Years Ago
Archaeologists have enlisted volunteers to dig up the remains of a Bronze Age roundhouse found beneath a park
An Icelandic Town Goes All Out to Save Baby Puffins
Kids and senior citizens alike rally to rescue beloved young seabirds that have lost their bearings
How Scotland Is Reinventing Its Centuries-Old Canals for Paddlers
In the past 20 years, the country has transformed its decrepit coal-transport infrastructure into a thriving recreational wonderland
The Festival Where Scotland's Violent History Comes Back to Life
Every year in the rolling hills of the Scottish Borders, one of Europe’s largest equestrian events commemorates a lawless time that shaped the region’s identity
At 200 Years Old, the London National Gallery Is Redefining What It Means to Be a 'National' Museum
Despite its decidedly traditional art collection, the British cultural institution is adopting a contemporary approach to public outreach and accessibility
The English Farmers Who Harvest Rhubarb by Candlelight
The secret to the world’s sweetest rhubarb? Sealed sheds, total darkness and a little old-fashioned flair
Hoyma Is Bringing Music Home in the Faroe Islands
For one fall night, it is tradition for a handful of houses in Sydrugota, on the island of Eysturoy, to open their doors and host intimate concerts
How a Victorian Dinosaur Park Became a Time Capsule of Early Paleontology
A new sculpture and an upcoming restoration are breathing life into the Crystal Palace Dinosaurs, one of 19th-century Britain’s most curious creations
Get an Eyeful of Iceland in These 15 Photos That Capture Its Natural Beauty
These selections from the Smithsonian magazine photo contest will transport you to the small Scandinavian island
The Grand History of Westminster Abbey
The church’s many chambers and crypts hold the story of Britain’s past, present and future
The World’s Smallest Reindeer Get Their Day in the Sun
On Norway’s Svalbard archipelago, a rare animal is thriving—for now
The Royal Family Is Opening Balmoral Castle to the Public For the First Time in History
The special interior tours of the royal family's Scottish retreat sold out in less than a day