To experience fado, the mournful folk music born of Lisbon’s oldest neighbourhoods, is to tap into centuries of history and ...

Twice a day, sections of the River Thames’s shores are exposed by the receding tide, allowing a growing number of mudlarks like Elaine Duigenan to hunt through the mud for treasure.

China plans to overtake the United States by building the world’s largest national park system, a network of wilderness bigger than Texas. Although China only created its first national park ...

DNA pulled from this Neanderthal jawbone found in Belgium revealed fresh details about when these ancient human relatives moved across Europe and into Asia.

Head off on a road trip along one of Albania’s most scenic stretches of coast, driving to hilltop villages and beaches that ...

Just a boat ride from Sicily, the island of Salina offers an authentic, laid-back Italian getaway with volcanic cliffs, lush landscapes, and extraordinary views.

Active city breaks have never been more popular, with an increasing array of creative and eye-catching options. What’s ...

From the pyramids of Egypt to the jungle-choked ruins of Angkor Wat, from the magical desert capital of the Nabateans in ...

Linguists say this joyful weirdness isn’t random—it’s rooted in how humans build bonds, play with sound, and treat animals ...

Caesar salad celebrates its 101st birthday in July 2025. We look at the origins of the popular dish — surprisingly, it ...

From street-food dining to travelling by motorbike — here’s what first-time visitors to Vietnam need to know when trip ...

Worsening air pollution globally is causing lung cancer rates to rise everywhere. A look at Taiwan, where a majority of new cases affects non-smokers, offers powerful lessons for the rest of the ...