Historically, the development of highly accurate, detailed topographic maps has largely been driven by military requirements. Army map reading training developed to a high degree of proficiency for ...

The Navy suspected sabotage. German U-boats had sunk 120 American merchant ships in the first three months after Pearl Harbor ...

German tourists can now obtain a map of Sicily's capital Palermo flagging the shops that refuse to pay extortion money to the Mafia, the German embassy in Rome said in a statement Thursday. "The ...

Known for its Greek temples, Mediterranean beaches, a renowned culinary and enological legacy, and one of the world’s most active volcanoes, Sicily is an island that has it all. Thanks to its location ...

Simply sign up to the Life & Arts myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. “I like it best in this part of the island. No crowds, no discos, just beautiful beaches, great wine and oil, and ...

The powerful earthquake hit near Europe’s most active volcano in the early morning hours around 2.19am GMT (3.19am local time). The earthquake comes just two days after Mount Etna erupted, spewing a ...