French police officers outside of the Louvre on Oct. 19. A recent op-ed argued that the Louvre heist is just one way Europe has been surrendering its culture. (Kiran Ridley / Getty Images) To the ...

Europe’s traditions are often as surprising as they are meaningful. What may look bizarre from the outside often reflects deep-rooted beliefs or historical pride. These customs are cultural mainstays ...

Let's be real here. There's something deeply confusing about walking into a French café at eight in the morning, ready for what you assume will be breakfast, only to be handed a coffee the size of a ...

This underrated city in Northern Finland is home to lively sauna traditions, contemporary art galleries and collectives, and ...

Europe is a continent of long-lived cultures, with countless treasured traditions that have survived into modern times. While some of Europe’s customs live on only as clichés or tacky stage shows for ...

The Bavarian National Museum (Bayerisches Nationalmuseum) is one of Germany’s largest museums and one of Europe’s largest art and cultural history museums. Founded in 1855 by King Maximilian II, it ...

We all know what Christmas is about in America. Cookies, candy canes, Christmas carols, Santa coming down the chimney, and, of course, stuff, stuff, and more stuff. But, as a holiday celebrated ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. European culture always has been shaped by centuries of outside influence—from Romans to Vikings. Nostalgia for a ...