Hidden deep within the rugged landscapes of the ancient Near East, there once was a…
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History
Named for a Castle and Led by a Saint: The Knights of Calatrava
by Bipin Dimriby Bipin DimriThe Spanish peninsula in the 12th century was a land under threat. The Islamic threat…
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Perched on the edge of the Judean Desert just 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) from Jerusalem…
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Nestled in Yemen, the imposing Dar al-Hajar, dubbed Imam’s Rock Palace, stands as a showcase…
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The 18th century in Russia is known as “the era of palace coups,” and it…
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Bhangarh Fort, nestled in the Aravalli hills of Rajasthan, India, has earned a notorious reputation…
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Archaeology
Ksar Draa and the Circular Palaces of the Algerian Desert
by Kurt Readmanby Kurt ReadmanCircular and isolated in the desert, the Ksar Draa in Timimoun rises magnificently in the…
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Krak des Chevaliers has a rich and unique history, making it one of the most…
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Siberia, Russia, with its sub-zero winters and brief, warm summers is an isolated and mysterious…
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The Inca capital of Cusco is surrounded by a ring of high mountains. Nestled into…
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Sigiriya is a popular destination known for its palace ruins situated over a massive 200-meter…
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The deep central Sahara, in the African country of Niger, is a land almost beyond…
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Archaeology
Mausoleum of Augustus: Why Are There No Tombs of Early Roman Emperors?
by Bipin Dimriby Bipin DimriIn the heart of the modern city of Rome, close by the river Tiber, stands…
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Archaeology
The Sky Fortress Of Kuelap And Cliffside Mummies Of The Chachapoyas
by Bipin Dimriby Bipin DimriHidden in the mountains of Northern Peru, far from the tourist hotspots of Machu Picchu…