Ruled by Hammurabi, restored by Nebuchadrezzar, conquered by Cyrus—this city in the heart of Mesopotamia was both desired and despised, placing it at the center stage of the dawn of history.

In 1933, two eye-witness claimed to have seen a prehistoric-like animal in the waters of a Scottish lake. In the following ...

Son of an abusive father, Frederick II blossomed when he took the throne. He attracted the great thinkers of Europe to his court while establishing Prussia as a dominant military power.

From its origins in gambling, to a canvas for artists and political expression, tarot went through one last transformation in ...

A thundering conservation success story, the park also harbors almost 1,300 wild elephants; 1,800 Asiatic wild water buffalo, the largest remaining population anywhere; perhaps 9,000 hog deer; 800 ...

Florida's largest city has a welcoming, small-town feel. Here's how to explore Jacksonville like a local, from catching a ...

Get ready to step into the shoes of explorers as National Geographic unveils its immersive Museum of Exploration, set to open ...

Made up of six states, this region in the north east of the US is best known for its history and culture, but its coastal ...

The Outer Hebrides have been named as one of the ‘Best of the World’ destinations for 2025 by travel authority National ...

Majorca’s major mountain range is every bit as beautiful as the island’s coastline — and you can hike straight from your ...

In Seoraksan National Park, in the north east of South Korea, the mountainous landscape is dotted with Buddhist shrines.

Skyscrapers meet the sea in South Korea’s second-largest city. And as the home of the first surf schools in the country, it’s ...