Like a writhing dragon’s tail, the Great Wall of China snakes its way across China’s northern border. As its name suggests, the Great Wall is an imposing architectural marvel, and it’s often hailed as one of the greatest man-made wonders of the world. The Great Wall of China’s history stretches back more than 2,000 years, …

The Situation on the Ground: Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, the tiny Caucasus country of Armenia has often been associated with conflict. The country’s Nagorno-Karabakh war with Azerbaijan over a 1,700-square-mile patch of land each claim as their own ended with a cease-fire in 1994, with Armenia technically in military control of the …

We all know about famous attractions like the Colosseum, the Great Wall of China or the Taj Mahal. But there are other grand, ancient buildings even the most avid travelers have never heard of. Here are the results of a Quora magazine survey, in which they asked their readers to name lesser known architectural landmarks …

Humans are resilient, hardworking creatures. And there’s perhaps nowhere where that’s more evident than in the tiny village of Oymyakon, Russia, regarded by most as the coldest permanently inhabited place on earth. Temperatures average around -58 degrees Fahrenheit during the winter months, with the record low reaching -96.16 degrees Fahrenheit in 1924. Adventurer and photographer …

PETRA, JORDAN Estimated to have been established around 300 BC as the capital of the Arab Nabateans, Petra has now become Jordan’s most visited tourist attraction. The city is renowned for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system. (Pictured L) Mount Sinai, Petra, stairway to the great high place and funeral chapel, circa 1898-1946. (Pictured …