The English word paradise derives from an old Persian word ‘pairidaeza’ or ‘pairi-daēza’, which means enclosed garden.

For ancient people, Canopus was a place of pilgrimage. Countless people travelled to the sanctuaries of the Egyptian gods ...

For a bit of a splurge and an extended vacation, the 14-day Greek Isles, Ephesus & Turquoise Coast cruise hits regional ...

Several large sculptures were among the trove of artifacts that divers recovered from the waters near Alexandria, Egypt.

Discover the secrets of the 7 Wonders of the World, including the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Great Wall of China, and Machu ...

Constructed around 1700BC, Knossos Palace is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and the most complex in ...

A contemporary list of the New Seven Wonders of the World includes architectural marvels from various historical periods.

Celebrate International Lighthouse Day with ancient Greek beacons. Learn the history and legacy of Greece’s faros.

What if the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World weren’t just the ones you’ve always known? While the Great Pyramid and ...

In our travel stories roundup this week: the mysterious origins of the world’s only non-rectangular national flag, plus four ...

From Australia to Niue, mints worldwide unveil new coins celebrating culture, literature, science, and natural wonders.