From Kanran in Shikoku to Tocen Goshoboh near Kobe city, these are the 12 best hotels to book in Japan for a trip that's off ...

For as little as $18 a piece, you can immortalize pets, children and precious possessions in Delft tiles made using the same ...

After reading about this study of ancient Roman dog sacrifices, read about some of history’s most famous dogs. Then, read about the collapse of the Roman Empire. John Kuroski is the editorial director ...

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Archaeologists now aim to uncover more about this particular dog’s story—was it a pet? A working animal? Or was it deliberately buried as part of an ancient rite? Further studies at the Brussels ...

For centuries, residents in central Japan have chronicled a mysterious ... He and other locals blame the disappearance of the ancient rhythms on global climate change. “In old times, an open ...

While designed to produce high-quality stylised visuals, its unexpected proficiency in replicating the art style of legendary Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki has led to a viral trend. Within hours of ...

Japanese hot springs—better known as onsens—are prized for their zen experience, with travelers coming from around the world to lounge in natural pools and bliss out. The country is home to ...

Deep inside a labyrinthine cave in southwestern France, ancient humans who lived around 30,000 years ago carved horses, mammoths and rhinoceros into the walls, a fabulous prehistoric menagerie that ...

Beneath a stone foundation in Velzeke, Belgium, researchers recently made an astounding discovery: the well-preserved remains of an ancient Roman dog. This find was one of more than 700 relics dating ...

In the 900 years between those notable moments, Ancient Greek culture shaped contemporary poetry, democracy, philosophy, art, theater, and language. Take Greek mythology, for example: those ...

Japan is drawing fresh attention for the opportunities posed by its relatively affordable prices despite strong demand from domestic collectors. "When asked where Asia's largest art market is ...