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The seventh-century Omari Mosque, severely damaged in a recent airstrike, included artifacts of Roman gods, Jewish rituals, and Byzantine and Catholic churches.

Meet the artists behind Florida’s most unusual home, Whimzeyland.

Forget Atlantis, the lost land of lemurs had people in a tizzy.

From a complaint logged on an ancient tablet to the birth of jazz in a tiny New Orleans public square.

In Ecuador, Satanas the tarantula—named for his feisty attitude—became both teacher and friend to researchers.

Get a peek into what we’re obsessed with right now.

The sacred scraps were meant to be ingested.

What lurks below doesn’t always stay beneath the sand.

For Indigenous participants of the bareback horse race, the sport connects them to centuries of history.

Find wonder wherever you wander.

How to explore the legacy of this historic coast.

See the world through your stomach.

Set your sights on the world’s most fascinating human-made wonders.

A food everyone loves is also a dish almost every culture has made their own.

Even if you’re not convinced cryptids exist, these spots will offer a fascinating look into the minds of those who are.

These places offer way more than a pit stop.