In the latest instalment of Mark Cocker's 'Winging it' column, he looks at the peregrine, a bird of prey with astonishing speed and super strength.

One of the significant archaeological heritages, Borokuthi, is located adjacent to the bank of the Padma River in Rajshahi city. Built in the 18th century, the two-storied Dutch structure with 12 ...

The controversy has been helpful in promoting the country's 'Kolhapuri' sandals. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

Island's famous moai statues are crumbling into the sea, forcing locals to face urgent decisions about how best to protect their heritage.

Amazons fight Greeks on a terra-cotta lekythos (oil flask) from the fifth century B.C. Amazon battle scenes, known as Amazonomachy, were popular in ancient Greek art. Metropolitan Museum, New York ...

Ohio’s back roads hide secrets that even lifelong residents haven’t discovered, and tucked away in the heart of Mohican Country lies the Wally Road Scenic Byway—a 64-mile stretch of pure, ...

The capital city of Burgundy is famous for its food and wine. Things to do in Dijon include visiting historic mansions and ...

French pop historian Vincent Lemire's illustrated tome makes some loaded choices in depicting the Jewish parts of history.

Ancient Rome was a rigidly hierarchical society where the ruling elite stigmatized everyone who had to work with their hands. Yet Roman workers still found ways to resist exploitation through strikes ...

Across history, ancient civilizations crafted prototypes for many of the modern mechanisms that have become integral to ...

Discover the top 7 UNESCO-listed castles worldwide, including Himeji Castle, Neuschwanstein, and Château de Chambord. Explore ...

Sales are surging over the past week for the 'Kolhapuri' sandals that have garnered global attention after Prada sparked a ...