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Lunette fresco of St Paul Shipwreck in Church of St. Paul's Shipwreck, Valletta, Malta steve estvanik - Shutterstock

How St Paul’s shipwreck changed Malta

StoriesFebruary 12, 2026

Paul’s shipwreck in Malta tells a unique Mediterranean story of refuge, hospitality, and the beginnings of an enduring Christian tradition rooted in place and memory

Spring of water famous for its healing properties. Sanctuary of Lourdes. France. godongphoto - Shutterstock

The water of Lourdes: Between symbol, faith, and healing

StoriesFebruary 11, 2026

Each day in Lourdes, France, hundreds approach a spring in quiet reverence. Some kneel, others pray. Many fill small bottles

Stone Grandfather sculpture and sea Dol hareubang, Jeju Olle trail on Jeju Island, Korea Sanga Park - Shutterstock

Jeju Island: Where deities are called grandparents

StoriesFebruary 3, 2026

Known as the island of 18,000 deities, Jeju blends volcanic landscapes with living mythology. This article explores its gods, rituals, and the deep bond between nature and identity.

Castillo de Bran al atardecer. El famoso castillo de Drácula en Transilvania, Rumania

Bran Castle at sunset. The famous Dracula's castle in Transylvania, Romania fogcatcher - Shutterstock

From Dracula’s Castle to Compostela: The Camino de Santiago in Romania

StoriesJanuary 30, 2026

The Camino de Santiago in Romania links the Carpathians, Bran Castle, and medieval routes with Compostela, reviving a quiet and little-known European pilgrimage

Photocall of the film Buen camino Beatriz Arjona, Gennaro Nunziante, Letizia Arno and Checco Zalone during Photocall of the film Buen camino , News in Rome, Italy, December 22 2025 Rome Hotel Bernini Bristol Italy Copyright: xMassimoxLanduccix/xLiveMediax LPN_2206358

Photocall of the film Buen camino Beatriz Arjona, Gennaro Nunziante, Letizia Arno and Checco Zalone during Photocall of the film Buen camino in Rome, Italy, December 22 2025 xMassimoxLanduccix/xLiveMediax LPN_2206358

Buen Camino: 500 miles to learn how to be a father

StoriesJanuary 30, 2026

Buen Camino, Checco Zalone’s latest hit film, follows a father and daughter on the Camino de Santiago in a moving story about change, parenting, and walking together

A pilgrim celebrates her arrival at the Plaza do Obradoiro in Santiago de Compostela after completing the Camino de Santiago. casavellafoto - Shutterstock

Camino de Santiago: A new peak in pilgrim numbers

StoriesJanuary 27, 2026

Camino de Santiago reaches a historic milestone in 2025, with over 530,000 registered pilgrims completing the route

Por Palma el Joven - [1], Dominio público

Conversion of St Paul, Palma Giovane, Prado Museum Public Domain

The Conversion of Paul: A turning point in Mediterranean history

StoriesJanuary 23, 2026

Paul’s conversion as a turning point in Mediterranean history, shaping mobility, urban networks, and the spread of ideas across the Roman world

Jens Erik Carl Rasmussen - Noche de verano bajo la costa de Groenlandia alrededor del año 1000 - 1875

Jens Erik Carl Rasmussen - Summer Night under the Greenlandic Coast circa 1000 Public Domain

Exile as Itinerary: The Saga of Erik the Red and Greenland

StoriesJanuary 20, 2026

The saga of Erik the Red: exile, law, and Norse exploration across the North Atlantic as an unintended historical itinerary

Yong female summiting to the top of Angels Landing, Zion National Park, US Ryan Kelehar - Shutterstock

The World’s most dangerous walking routes

StoriesJanuary 16, 2026

The world’s most dangerous walking routes: extreme trails, suspended paths, and journeys where every step carries real risk.