Calakmul remained relatively undisturbed until gum harvesters in Mexico led an American botanist to them in 1931. Here’s what ...

The Greek city of Rhodes emerged victorious from a yearlong siege by the Macedonian noble Demetrius Poliorcetes in 304 b.c. To commemorate their city’s resilience, the Rhodians built a towering bronze ...

Volcanic eruptions could have fueled the spread of the Black Death plague across medieval Europe, according to a new study ...

Understanding the complex network of preceding events and their consequences is the only way to get a clearer picture of the ...

The Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, was a monumental structure built on the island of Pharos. Soaring over 350 feet tall, its three tiered design featured a ...

Egypt, third millennium b.c. The Great Pyramid of Giza is both the oldest of the Seven Wonders and the only one still standing. Built by the pharaoh Khufu (reigned ca. 2551–2528 b.c.) to serve as his ...

I'm on Fred Olsen's Turkish Treasures 12-night cruise, part of a 57-nighter. Following just over a four- hour flight from ...

Fly above Corcovado Hill in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for an aerial view of Christ the Redeemer one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. This footage shows the 30 meter tall statue rising through ...

Friendly people, stunning scenery, and rich history make Zimbabwe a top African destination.

Gaudí's creations—including his Sagrada Familia—dominate the conversation. But the 2026 World Capital of Architecture has a ...

Fly out this festive season to some of the Travel Desk’s favourite European city breaks that shine the brightest during ...

You may have read about the seven ancient wonders of the world, some of the planet’s most magnificent and powerful creations, chosen and compiled into a list by Hellenic travellers passing through ...