No one in Hollywood is more famous than one poised, golden man. Standing 13.5 inches tall and weighing 8.5 pounds, he has attended every Academy Awards show in history—but has never spent a dime on a tuxedo. While everyone hopes to steal a kiss from him, only a select few actually get to touch him …

Being hit by sticks while dressed up as a woman and being forced to dance in public doesn’t exactly sound like everyone’s cup of tea. But during the festival of Lathmar Holi in Barsana, India, that’s exactly what thousands of revellers get up to in the lead up to the full Hindu festival. Lathmar Holi, …

It’s inevitable that we will always want to commemorate our renowned men and women by building monuments to them. The monument is a sign that the person is honored and remembered. It’s also just as inevitable that we remember the notorious evildoers of history—either out of a sense of justice, a wish to prevent future …

An ancient necropolis containing dozens of stone coffins and a necklace bearing a “message from the afterlife” has been discovered in Egypt. The site near the city of Minya, south of Cairo, is more than 2,000 years old and is expected to take another five years to excavate. Antiquities Minister Khaled al-Enany said it contained …

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 …