Articles About Historic Sites

Qasr Al Hosn, regarded as the symbolic birthplace of Abu Dhabi, is arguably the most fascinating site in the capital of the United Arab Emirates.

The storm that battered the Edwin Fox in February 1873 might sound dramatic.

It is eerie, crumbling and abandoned. Santo Stefano is a tiny volcanic island between Rome and Naples where silence reigns, but not for long.

"There are very few experiences you can share with your ancestors across five thousand years," Tuffy says. "Five thousand years ago, people stood in this same place waiting for this same event."

Borobudur, one of Indonesia's most popular landmarks, is about to see a steep price hike from government authorities in a bid to "preserve the country's historical and cultural wealth."

The country's name, Argentina, traces its roots to the Latin word "argentum", meaning "silver".

The old phrase "cheeky monkey" turns out to have some truth behind it, at least according to a new study of primate behavior.

It could be Mars. But it's Azerbaijan, the world capital of mud volcanoes.

In Belgium, two languages, two cultures and two religions come together in perfect harmony, creating a kind of symbiosis unlike anything else on the continent.

Enchanting Scotland, a land of ancient castles, proud whiskies and lilting accents, calls travelers into its embrace

Peru draws travelers with landmarks like Machu Picchu and the Nazca Lines. The Nazca Lines are one-of-a-kind figures etched into the Pampas de Jumana plateau, and they carry real historical weight. Best of all, seeing them offers a specialized experience without heavy costs or long treks.

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is the top landmark in Abu Dhabi. It draws millions of visitors as the largest and most richly decorated place of worship in the UAE.

Even though Lalibela sits in a remote corner of Ethiopia, the faithful travel here for days, sometimes weeks, and many of them cross the rugged mountains barefoot.

Kuala Lumpur is a modern city, but beneath all the hustle lies a wealth of cultural diversity, a blend of Malay, Chinese, and Indian influences. A short distance from the city center you will find beautiful Hindu shrines set inside limestone caves.

Malaysian cuisine is a delicious blend of Chinese, Indian and Malay cooking with a lot in common with Indonesian food. Malaysia has an endless list of dishes, and here are 40 of the very best.

As one of the most highly connected countries on the planet, South Korea faces a curious challenge: how to convince its citizens to step offline every now and then and simply relax.