A University of Kansas researcher has spent years studying "aquaterra"—his term for regions around the world once populated ...

In its heyday, the seaside town was the seat of the Carthaginians, whose North African empire gave ancient Greece and Rome a run for their money.

Napoleon is relatively unusual in western history for aligning himself with the brutal Hannibal – not Hannibal’s Roman enemy, ...

In the U.S., urban planners introduced zoning that called for “setbacks.” They wrote “solar codes” into urban plans. They ...

South Africa’s edges don’t just reveal distance; they show character. Here are five remote towns that are hard to reach - and worlds ...

The nation of Jordan is currently spearheading a tourism revival in the Middle East. The kingdom has united a group of ...

Hike Through Ancient Roman and Biblical History in Turkey’s Rugged Mountains In southern Turkey, an extensive new trail network spirits trekkers to Pisidia, home to many lost treasures and a ...

Learn why the idea of an ancient African drying period is now being challenged and what this means for the story of the first humans.

What spaces and places built memories for you, Minnesota? Share them with the North Star Story Map Over time, the goal is to create a people’s history of Minnesota, as told through its buildings ...

Recently-published works with Vermont ties include books by Chris Bohjalian, Alison Bechdel, Harry Bliss, Garrett M. Graff and more.

Abu Dhabi is going through a transformation like no other, adding even more attractions to its already impressive arsenal.

An ancient Peruvian city that was a thriving hub of trade more than 3,000 years ago has been unveiled by archaeologists.