Nestled at the base of the Sierra Nevada foothills, Porterville offers the kind of small-town charm that’s becoming ...

By Islam Salah El Din Board games have always been more than just a way to pass the time. In ancient Arab cultures, these games were a mix of entertainment, social connection, and even spiritual ...

The power of Ramses III spread over key routes and was marked by rock inscriptions in his name—one has been found in Wadi Rum ...

Excavations on unpromising mounds in the Iraqi desert revealed Sumer’s earliest city. Surviving relics and a rebuilt temple ...

It appears that the culprit at Tall el-Hammam was a small asteroid similar to the one that knocked down 80 million trees in Tunguska, Russia in 1908. It would have been a much smaller version of the ...

The Greek island paradise of Lemnos is an alluring blend of natural beauty, history, and off-the-beaten-path charm.

These eight gems offer the perfect Memorial Day escape: authentic experiences, breathtaking landscapes, and not a single person asking if you want to upgrade to the premium package. If your idea of ...

A 3,000-year-old necropolis has been uncovered in the Al Ain region of Abu Dhabi, marking the “ first major Iron Age cemetery ” to be found there, according to an April 21 news release from the ...

Imagine walking into Petra, Jordan without the hustle and bustle of tourists clamoring over each other for photos and mule ...

During a visit to Palmyra, reporters found traces of the many forces that had fought over the city and ancient monuments ...