Our understanding of ancient civilizations is constantly challenged by newly discovered ruins that defy mainstream historical and archaeological explanations. These fascinating remnants of the past ...

Among the world’s most popular tourist destinations are historic monuments and buildings that have stood for centuries, if not millennia. Visitors learn about their remarkable heydays, when they may ...

Ancient ruins possess something modern architecture rarely achieves — a kind of weathered drama that photographs beautifully under almost any light. Crumbling stone columns, intricate carvings ...