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 to explore the essential steps involved in the creation of Armagnac, a process that dates back to the 14th century.