Step back into history to explore a little-known alliance between Norway and Italy’s Ancona shipyard, that involved a most unusual payment plan.

Around the Christmas season, public houses in nearly every European town offer mulled wine as a delicious antidote to the season's chill. To warm up on a stormy evening or put yourself in a celebratory mood, try making your own Glühwein at home.

Go behind closed doors with Karine Hagen for an insider's look at the process that brings Friele to life and learn about the fascinating art of cupping.