Rising from the waves, sculpted by fire and wind: the Aeolian Islands defy imagination. This volcanic archipelago north of ...

Il Castello is a cosy boutique hotel within a restored Norman castle dating back to 1062. Right in the centre of the village, ...

Joshua Birk specializes in political history and cultural history across religious boundaries in the medieval Mediterranean world. His book, Norman Kings of Sicily and the Rise of the Anti-Islamic ...

Sicily has been influenced by many cultures, including Greek, Roman, Norman, Arab and more, so its cuisine is a unique mixture of many traditions. Some classic dishes include arancini (a fried ...