Southern California’s Colorado Desert may seem far from any sea, but a legendary story says it once received a fully laden ship. In mid-1800s floodwaters, ...
Serbia’s medieval castles stand sentinel over mountain valleys and river gorges, guarding centuries of history and legend. This guide explores eight of the finest: from ...
Traverse Scandinavia’s saga-carved countryside via its runestones. This guide unveils the stories etched in stone—from Sweden’s Uppland (with over 1,300 recorded runestones) to Denmark’s UNESCO ...
The U.S. Civil Rights Trail links over 130 pivotal landmarks across 15 states, from Alabama through West Virginia. Sites include Montgomery’s Rosa Parks Museum and ...
For centuries, the Viking Age has captivated the imaginations of historians, archaeologists, and enthusiasts alike. The allure of their far-reaching explorations, unparalleled craftsmanship, and unique ...
Berlin became the Cold War’s “capital of spies” because of its divided status, location, and porous borders. From 1945, the city stood split between the ...
Asia’s heritage unfolds from the ivory elegance of India’s Taj Mahal to Cambodia’s jungle-crowned Angkor Wat, Japan’s sacred Mount Fuji to the thousands of temples ...
Though Ron Howard's film version of Dan Brown's "Inferno" stars the charming Tom Hanks as Professor Robert Langdon, but Florence's stunning beauty really steals the ...
Against the backdrop of a holy pagan shrine, the legend of Birutė, the stunning priestess of Palanga, unfolds. Celebrated for her divine beauty, Birutė promised ...
Lost ancient cities inspire us and expose the secrets of societies that once flourished and then disappeared. From the magnificent ruins of Machu Picchu in ...
In Peloponnese, history and environment coexist to provide a singular window into the past while honoring the present. From its mouthwatering olives and sweet wines ...
Langkawi’s archipelago of 99 (plus five more at low tide) tropical islands is a tapestry of lush jungle, limestone cliffs, and shimmering beaches. Officially dubbed ...
With its great scenery and rich past, Rhodes presents a special fusion of natural beauty and cultural legacy. From the calm beaches and energetic towns ...
Pompeii remains a singular window into antiquity. Over centuries of excavation, archaeologists have revealed an entire Roman city frozen in time – its streets, homes ...
This guide illuminates archaeology’s dual nature as both science and storytelling. Through detailed case studies – from Göbekli Tepe’s stone circle temples to the frozen ...
Situated in the heart of Croatia, this amazing example of Byzantine architecture bears witness to the rich history of the area and remarkable artistic ability ...
Nemrut is a mountain situated 40 kilometers north of Kata in southeast Turkey. The great collection of archeological sculptures on this mountain is well known. ...
From Alexander the Great's inception to its modern form, the city has stayed a lighthouse of knowledge, variety, and beauty. Its ageless appeal stems from ...
Ancient Greece is alive in stone and story. Travelers today can still walk the Parthenon’s foundations on the Acropolis, imagine the roar of Olympia’s stadium, ...
