The World

From a concubine at 14 to Empress by cunning and ruthlessness - Wu Zetain rose to become Chine's Only Female Empress

The mystique of Istanbul, a city straddling two continents, is unravelled in myriad places: grand bazaars, buzzing coffee houses, majestic palaces, and ornate mosques.

In the annals of maritime piracy, tales are dominated by infamous figures like Blackbeard or Captain Kidd, all daunting men whose lawless exploits helped forge the Golden Age of Piracy. Yet the most successful pirate in history was not a man at all, but a...

Amidst the desolate landscapes of Rajasthan's Alwar district in India, lies a haunting paradox of beauty and eeriness – the Bhangarh Fort. This crumbling yet still captivating grandeur is a vault of legend, mystery, and cultural intrigue

The legacy of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China, is shrouded in mystery and intrigue. His ambitious reign and unparalleled achievements continue to captivate historians and archaeologists alike. Arguably, one of his greatest achievements lies in t...

Fontanelle Cemetery, located in Naples, Italy, is a unique burial site that holds great significance within the local community. This cemetery stands as a testament to the longstanding and deeply-rooted religious beliefs of the people of Naples, particula...

The Congo War Has Been Called 'The Deadliest Conflict Since World War II'

There is an area of land between Egypt and Sudan that nobody wants and has been unclaimed by either nation.

How racial unrest and prejudice destroyed a once-thriving city

United Nations says it needs billions in donor money as cases mount in a country ravaged by civil war and cholera