The strange and powerful symbol at the heart of one of history’s greatest temples reveals the importance of the goddess ...

Counted among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia left an unforgettable impression on everyone who saw it. Completed in 466 B.C.E. after eight years of construction, ...

Long before travel guides or global maps existed, the ancient world was explored through stories, trade routes, and the eyes ...

One of the world's most famous landmarks is facing an uncertain future as growing tensions and environmental challenges could ...

Crop circles, gold and the face of Jesus among top Google Earth "discoveries." March 26, 2009 — -- They may not be quite as astonishing as the seven wonders of the ancient world. And many an ...

SandStone Global Productions and AR Studio Paris are developing an at-home augmented reality experience for 5’s upcoming series Seven Wonders of the Ancient World with Bettany Hughes. In the series, ...

Peter Edwell receives funding from the Australian Research Council. Some of the most enduring ancient myths in the Persian world were centred around gardens of almost unimaginable beauty and opulence.

Machu Picchu is in danger of losing its status as one of the New 7 Wonders of the World due to overtourism and lack of conservation policies. The 15th-century Inca citadel was honored with the title ...

It was in 2007 when Peru’s Machu Picchu Inca sanctuary was designated one of the New 7 Wonders of the World after receiving more than 100 million votes in a global competition. Now, the New7Wonders ...

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