The national symbol of Sicily is a strange amalgam of three legs protruding from Medusa’s head, adorned with snakes or wheat (and sometimes both). There is no consensus on the meaning of this other ...

It happened each time we drove into one of southeastern Sicily’s hill towns. It could be a village or a big town, rundown or fixed-up, but as we drove uphill toward the historic center, the vision ...

Scattered across the Tyrrhenian Sea to the northeast of Sicily, the Aeolian Islands were home to fishermen and farmers who were still living in "19th century" conditions when Italy's neo-realist film ...

Talking about his latest book, “Sicily: An Island at the Crossroads of History”, John Julius Norwich, a historian and travel writer, spoke about the detailed history of how the island has changed in ...

Thinking of going to Sicily, but worried about getting stuck in crowded, high-traffic areas? Consider venturing into the ...

The fourth season of Màkari is approaching its grand finale, and as always, it does so with a story that intertwines ...

Sicily and Sardinia may dominate the map, but scattered through the Tyrrhenian and Adriatic seas are smaller places that hold their own stories — volcanic landscapes, pastel harbors, and communities ...

Mafia: The Old Country is each day closer to its official release. Following steps from many games released in recent years, The Old Country has been developed at Unreal Engine 5. Developer Hangar 13 ...

Since Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean, it's no wonder that there are so many beautiful sights to explore. As a result, Collette has named some of the best must-see locations in ...

With the amenities of a modern liner and the romance of a tall ship, a week on Sea Cloud II is unforgettable, writes Rachel Roberts. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can ...