Ancient Athens had its own "Great Wall" like China's, built to stop raids during the Peloponnesian War (431-404 BC).

China isn’t a destination for the faint of heart — the crowds, the traffic, and the language are daunting. This can make it ...

Legend has it that in the Ming Dynasty, this area housed barrel-makers employed by Shen Wansan, Jiangnan's richest merchant.

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