Lufthansa Is Tapping Kegs of Beer on Certain Flights for Oktoberfest
For the first time in 50 years, Lufthansa is serving draft beer from kegs on board certain flights to celebrate Oktoberfest. Back in the 1960s, …
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Tassili n’Ajjer
Located in a strange lunar landscape of great geological interest, this site has one of the most important groupings of prehistoric cave art in the …
Napoleon’s Luxurious Bathroom at Villa Pisani: A Window Into Imperial Life
Villa Pisani, nestled in Stra, northern Italy, holds a treasure trove of history, art, and architecture. Among its many highlights is Napoleon Bonaparte’s private bathroom, …
The Netherlands will return more than 100 bronze artifacts to Nigeria
The Netherlands will return 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria nearly 130 years after the pieces were stolen by the British and sold to the Dutch. …
The Swords of Stavanger
One of the more curious landmarks of Stavanger has an interesting meaning. Sverd i fjell (literally ‘Swords in Rock’) was a non-negotiable landmark on my …
The Majestic Takht-e-Suleiman: Nature’s Desert Throne
In the heart of Balochistan, Pakistan, where the arid winds whisper tales of ancient times, stands a geological marvel that captivates the imagination: the Takht-e-Suleiman, …
The Sliding Tomb of Hector: A Trojan Legacy at Risk
Nestled in the rugged hills of southwestern Turkey, the so-called “Tomb of Hector” stands as a testament to the enduring power of myth. This ancient …
Timeless Sentinels: The Story of a 130-Year-Old River Red Gum Canoe Tree
In the heart of South Australia’s Murray River region, where the ancient waterways carve through sun-baked earth, stands a living monument to human ingenuity and …
Unveiling Savatra’s Ancient Altar: A Window into Roman Anatolia
An excavation in the heart of the ancient city of Savatra in central Türkiye unveiled a remarkable altar that promises to illuminate the long-forgotten aspects …
A Building to Tell the Time: The Toghrol Tower in Rey, Iran (1063)
The Toghrol Tower is a 20 meters high tower located in the city of Rey in Iran made of bricks and Sarooj, a water-resistant mortar. …