Ancient buildings like Greece’s amphitheaters and Japan’s temples remain in use today, preserving cultural heritage.

Since the advent of geobrowser Google Earth, a number of strange and mysterious things around the globe are visible.

Sitting between Asia, Africa and Europe, Crete is located around 200 miles south of mainland Greece. With an area ... is the site of a picturesque lighthouse, as well as Crete's Maritime Museum.

An ancient bronze griffin head, stolen nearly a century ago, has been returned to the Archaeological Museum of Olympia.

Ancient Greek and Roman statues didn't originally look like they do now in museums. A new study says they didn't smell the ...

The Mediterranean has a long and storied past, and this newly-discovered port has led to a surprising breakthrough in Ancient Greece.

A stunning seaside walk includes views of rare pink wildflowers and two of the UK’s best beaches. The Lizard coastal trail begins and ends at Kynance Cove, Cornwall. The route is seven miles ...

Far from Greece's tourist hotspots, this mountain village is a hidden gem worth visiting for its quaint charm, authentic ...

Petersfield is an ancient market town in Hampshire, situated amid beautiful countryside and known as the 'gateway' to the South Downs National Park. Formerly an important coaching stop on the ...

Scotland's capital was named alongside Cape Town and Bangkok (Image: Getty Images) Discussing Scotland's capital, Lonely Planet highlighted a number of excellent locations visitors need to check out, ...

It’s one of hundreds of sites that remain long after the Romans left Britain, and just part of the legacy of Ancient Rome. Now Bath was named after the Romans left. But there are plenty of towns ...

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