Many of the oldest inhabited cities in Greece are still standing against all odds. They have survived to this day to tell the ...

Flights to Lisbon from Manchester with TAP Air Portugal during February half term start at a very reasonable £134pp return.

The mythical cycle of Argos involves many well-known stories and characters, such as Agamemnon, Clytemnestra, and Orestes. One of the only surviving tragic trilogies centers on these characters and ...

Turkey holiday destinations – and when to travel to each one - Discover what this transcontinental country has to offer, from scenic natural vistas to bustling bazaars ...

Situated in central China, this remarkable city is over 3,000 years old, making it one of the oldest cities in the world. It was once the capital of 13 ancient Chinese dynasties, including the ...

Think of Java, and chances are that the megacity of Jakarta – the capital of Indonesia – will spring to mind. But for those interested in the island's traditional culture, a smaller city ...

Between parked cars in a suburban street in Athens, workers fix a pump to an ancient stone well that in turn accesses an ...

Morocco, a country with a rich and diverse history, is home to some of the most breathtaking ancient sites in Africa. Among them stands Volubilis, an incredibly well-preserved Roman city near ...

Archaeologists have unearthed a lavish private bath complex in Pompeii, highlighting the wealth and grandeur of the ancient Roman city before it was destroyed by Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 ...

By Elisabetta Povoledo Reporting from Rome The archaeologists who recently excavated a private bath complex in a luxurious villa in the ancient city of Pompeii are still not sure whom it may have ...