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How to plan a visit to the imposing Danube LimesOct 20, 2023 • 3 min read
A series of fortified border outposts during the Roman Empire, the Danube Limes stretch from Germany to Bulgaria.
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wildlife and natureUnesco unveils new World Heritage sites for 2023Sep 28, 2023 • 5 min read
Spanning five continents, the newest entries on Unesco’s list of World Heritage sites celebrate natural treasures and human ingenuity.
archaeologyThe Acropolis in Greece takes bold step, imposing visitor limits to protect ancient siteSep 7, 2023 • 4 min read
Anyone with plans to visit Greece is going to find a few changes to the entry system at the country’s most popular tourist attraction.
archaeologyAncient Roman site where Julius Caesar was killed opens to visitorsJun 21, 2023 • 4 min read
Rome's Largo di Torre Argentina historical site is finally open to visitors. Here's what's on offer.
archaeologyGet a sneak peek at the Grand Egyptian Museum as it starts limited guided toursApr 17, 2023 • 4 min read
The opening date of the long-awaited Grand Egyptian Museum is still unconfirmed. But it’s now possible to book limited guided tours for a first peek.
art and cultureVisiting Pompeii in 2023? Exciting discoveries reveal new truths about the doomed cityMar 17, 2023 • 6 min read
An array of newly reopened sites and exhibitions helps visitors learn even more about the doomed ancient city of Pompeii.
art and cultureA 4000-year-old tomb is one of the latest new discoveries opening to the public in EgyptFeb 13, 2023 • 3 min read
The Middle Kingdom tomb of Meru, the oldest archaeological site accessible to the public on Luxor's West Bank, opened for visitors
archaeologySee inside one of Pompeii's grandest villas as it reopens for the first time in 20 yearsJan 12, 2023 • 4 min read
After being buried under rubble for nearly two millennia, Pompeii's House of the Vettii has reopened to the public following 20 years of restoration work.
art and cultureSee another side of Pompeii as exhibition of erotic art opens to the publicMay 6, 2022 • 4 min read
Ding dong! A new exhibition of 70 pieces of erotic and sensual art uncovered in the ancient Italian city will go on display until January 2023.
archaeology25 heritage sites in danger, according to the World Monuments FundMar 2, 2022 • 4 min read
Threatened by challenges ranging from climate change to overtourism, the World Monuments Fund released its bi-annual watch list of sites under threat.
national parksThis historic park in Georgia is doubling in size to protect a sacred siteFeb 28, 2022 • 3 min read
A national park in Georgia dedicated to protecting a site sacred to the Muskogee (Creek) people has doubled in size thanks to an effort to save it from…
archaeologyDone Pompeii? Try Naples' newest ancient attraction when it opens this summerFeb 17, 2022 • 3 min read
Naples' newest ancient attraction will allow visitors to travel 2500 years back in time when it opens to the public in June for the first time since its…
wildlife and natureInca Trail permits are available for the first time since the pandemic beganJun 25, 2021 • 3 min read
The classic Inca Trail will accept visitors from July 15.
historyArchaeologists uncover Ancient Egyptian 'lost city' in LuxorApr 13, 2021 • 2 min read
The city was built around 3500 years ago and is part of a palace built for the jubilee of the pharoah Amenhotep III.
archaeologyOne of the oldest frescoes in Pompeii has undergone a dramatic restorationMar 2, 2021 • 1 min read
The fresco on the back wall of the garden of the House of the Ceii was excavated between 1913 and 1914.
historyNew research could shed light on the mysteries of StonehengeFeb 17, 2021 • 2 min read
Researchers believe that some of the stones may have come from another older monument, Waun Mawn, in Wales.
historyThis is how Italy is protecting its underwater cultural heritageJan 28, 2021 • 2 min read
A good part of Italy's massive cultural heritage is actually at the bottom of the country's seas, lakes and rivers, and Italy is taking its first steps in…
historyPompeii’s historic museum reopens with new artifactsJan 27, 2021 • 2 min read
The Antiquarium of Pompeii has reopened as a museum dedicated to finds that show and narrate the story of Pompeii.
historyThe tomb of Rome's first emperor is set to open after nearly 15 years of restorationsJan 13, 2021 • 2 min read
The Mausoleum of Augustus will finally open to the public in March 2021, welcoming visitors into the resting place of Rome's first emperor.
historyStreet food stall discovered in Pompeii reveals dining habits of Ancient RomansJan 4, 2021 • 2 min read
The current conservation project in Pompeii has unearthed spectacular finds in recent years. The latest discovery is an incredibly well-preserved frescoed…
historyYou can watch this year's winter solstice at Stonehenge onlineDec 17, 2020 • 2 min read
The ancient, mystical site has announced that it will livestream its winter solstice celebration for the first time.
historyMacabre and fascinating new discovery made in the ruins of PompeiiNov 30, 2020 • 2 min read
Archaeologists working in Pompeii's excavations discovered the remains of two new victims of the eruption.