Castles traditionally represent strength and power, standing as intimidating fortresses and the homes of grand families. In modern times, however, many of these ancient stone buildings are abandoned and in crumbling ruins. Browse the gallery below to see some of the most beautiful abandoned castles in the world, including Ballycarbery Castle in Ireland, Caudilla Castle …

TEMPLE OF HATSHEPSUT Location: Egypt. Built: Around 1,470 B.C. Also known as Djeser-Djeseru, this ancient funerary shrine in Egypt was designed by pharaoh Hatshepsut’s royal architect, Senenmut, and can be recognized by its lengthy colonnade and many terraces. Although many of the site’s original statues and ornaments have been stolen or destroyed over the years, …

The cave art – which dates back 64,000 years – is too old to have been made by modern humans, experts have claimed. The art was found deep inside three separate caverns in Spain some 700km apart. Archaeologist and joint lead researcher Dr Chris Standish, from the University of Southampton, said: “Our results show that …

On December 21, Delaware resident Michael Rohana donned a green sweater and a Phillies hat to attend a pre-Christmas party at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Around 9:15 that evening, surveillance footage allegedly shows Rohana and some friends sneaking into a closed exhibition. The exhibit, on-loan from China since September 30, 2017, contains 10 …

The Bermuda Triangle is a part of the North Atlantic Ocean where many airplanes and ships have disappeared under mysterious circumstances. The triangle supposedly stretches from Miami to San Juan, Puerto Rico and over to Bermuda. As the region is world famous for unusual vanishings and sinkings, can the potential danger that it poses be …