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What Rome Actually Looked Like in 500 AD

The city of Rome around 500 AD was both majestic and struggling, filled with ancient architecture and the remnants of empire.
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Dieng, the land above the clouds: Festivals, culture, and culinary wonders

High above the misty mountains of Central Java lies the enchanting Dieng Plateau, a magical village in Wonosobo Regency fondly known as “The Land Above the Clou ...

The Mediterranean as you’ve never seen it before

The Mediterranean is made for cruising, thanks to the amazing array of glorious cities, ancient wonders and magnificent ...

Billion-dollar Grand Egyptian Museum to show Egypt's ancient civilisation

Officials have described the vast facility that houses over 100,000 artifacts from across seven millenia of history as a gift ...

More than $1 billion and two decades later, the Grand Egyptian Museum is — finally — ready to share its treasures

After innumerable interruptions, delays and setbacks, the world’s largest museum dedicated to a single civilization comes to ...

Between Tucson And Albuquerque Is A Gila-Forested Canyon Town With Hot Springs, Trails, And Camping

The desert of New Mexico is a treasure trove of exotic sites, like the natural beauty and hot springs near this canyon town ...
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What happened to the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World?

Long before travel guides or global maps existed, the ancient world was explored through stories, trade routes, and the eyes ...

Raves at Rome’s ancient amphitheater? New Colosseum director sets the record straight

ROME (AP) — The man who just took charge of Rome’s top tourist attraction wants to set the record straight: the Colosseum won ...