Xuanzang was not afraid to break the rules. This Buddhist monk lived in Tang China during the 7th century AD. Although the…
Deep underground, the ancient inhabitants of what is now China built remarkable houses and palaces. But these dwellings were not homes for…
It started with the soil. The thick yellow loess that blankets much of northern China proved perfect for building city walls and…
When La Tène was discovered more than 150 years ago, the site gave its name to the second half of the Iron…
Fishermen were landing some extraordinary catches in mid-19th-century Switzerland. The discovery of prehistoric sites submerged in European lakes prompted a surge in…
We all know that the finer things in life can transmit messages about wealth and status. In the epic struggles between the…
It is hard not to see them as excessive. The glorious gold and silver vessels that graced elite banquets in the Achaemenid…
Deep in the Jordanian desert lies an extraordinary ruin. It is a Roman fort that can stake a claim to being the…
Qasr Bshir invites questions, as well as awe. Deep in the Jordanian desert, away from any permanent water source, the ruins of…
Supplying Constantinople with water was a monumental challenge that received a monumental solution. Examining the extraordinary remains of aqueducts, bridges, and cisterns…
Constantinople came with a problem. This ‘new Rome’ served as Constantine the Great’s imperial capital and held a commanding position on the…
I came upon him unexpectedly. He was not alone. To be fair, my mind was mulling over the previous room, which explained…
On Thursday 19 September 1991, two hikers made an alarming discovery high in the Alps. Travelling off the beaten track, they saw…