From health spas to film storage, salt mine caverns have been put to use in surprising ways—and they’re now poised to contribute to the generation and storage of clean energy.

Their digs near the tiny village of Valiora have revealed a brand-new dinosaur species, previously unknown to science.

A hard-fought past is evident in the fortress-like churches scattered through the central region of Transylvania. In medieval times, big towns were well-protected, but smaller villages were vulnerable ...

Romania is full of surprises and wonderful people. And as you leave the capital of Bucharest, it gets even better. In the Romanian countryside, the nation’s history and traditional culture live on — ...

The Christians known as viruiuchi prostaky see electricity, cars, higher education and much else as distractions from what ...

In this installment of William Broyles and Stephen Harrigan’s serialized novel, Quin and Erzsebet race across Europe toward Transylvania, where Dracula reveals his plans for Annie Oakley.

In Mariupol and across the Azov region, Greek communities maintain Rumeika, a rare dialect that links them to the Byzantine Empire.

Romania is full of surprises and wonderful people. And as you leave the capital of Bucharest, it gets even better. | In the ...

Most of us want to remain in our own homes as long as possible. In Transylvania County that hope is shared by many of us — because we live in ...

Europe has no shortage of spectacular historic attractions to add to a holiday itinerary. But with so many treasures to take ...

Discover charming European villages where retirees can enjoy a slower pace of life, rich culture and surprisingly affordable ...

The renowned physical chemist and environmental scientist on growing up in Romania and forging her career as a woman in the ...