Holy sights, natural wonders and history aplenty: what not to miss in Israel

Israel may be small, but it is a veritable treasure trove of wonders.

Seven stellar astronomical sites

Find out how the ancients of the world interpreted the sky in this roundup of some of the most fascinating astronomical sites.

The best ruins in England

From castles and abbeys to Roman ruins and RAF bases, England is rich in ruins.

The best art cities in Friuli Venezia Giulia

FVG is jam-packed with beautiful art and architecture. Find out which sites have made it into our top five. 

Top five Classical sites in the Peloponnese

The Peloponnese has so many impressive ruins that it is difficult to pick which ones to visit, so we’ve drawn up a list of our favourites.

Prehistoric Penwith

Take a day to explore the ancient sites of the Penwith Moors with our handy guide.

11 alternative Asian destinations

You marvelled at the Taj Mahal, partied in Phuket and wandered along the Great Wall of China. But there are plenty of other places to discover in Asia.

The Stone Circles of Senegambia

Author Philip Briggs explores these ancient stone circles, each one reminiscent of a miniature Stonehenge, which form one of Africa’s most enigmatic and intriguing archaeological relicts.

Choga Zanbil

Discover Iran’s greatest evidence of Elamite civilisation, dating back 3,500 years.