Rick Steves, America's expert on Europe, explores the rich traditions, celebrations, and history behind some of Europe's most colorful and charming Easter celebrations. Discover Carnevale in Venice, Lent in Cantiano, Holy Week in Sevilla, Easter Sunday in Greece, and beyond. Rick examines "Easter Through the Ages," including the Biblical story of Easter and the pagan and secular traditions that have shaped the Easter celebrations of today. He compares...

From the craggy beauty of the Scottish Highlands to cosmopolitan London, Great Britain is yours to discover with Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves Great Britain you'll find:

• Comprehensive coverage for exploring England, Wales, and Scotland
• Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites
• Top sights and hidden gems, from Stonehenge

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Hike the wild moors of Dartmoor, explore the scenic bays of Cornwall, and dive into history at Hadrian's Wall: England is yours to discover with Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves England you'll find:

• Comprehensive coverage for spending two weeks or more in England
• Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites
• Top sights

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The grand cities of ancient Rome's vast empire and majestic Christian churches of its fall.

We'll follow the rise and fall of Rome through its awe-inspiring architecture and art.

We marvel at Stone Age cave paintings, mighty megaliths, and mysterious goddesses.

We'll learn about modern artistic styles spawned by new technologies and social progress.

We'll discover the rebirth of classical culture as groundbreaking art celebrates humanism.

Early Europeans produce diverse art: from Christians to Muslims and Byzantines to Vikings.