The Seven Wonders of the World are a group of places around the globe that are considered to be of great global significance. In years past, the wonders of the world include ‘The Great Pyramid of Giza ...

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Statue of Liberty is at the top of many travelers’ must-see lists. A feat of 19th-century technical engineering and a beacon for immigrants arriving at Ellis ...

Located near the Acropolis and the Benaki Museum, the Temple of Olympian Zeus is a tall and impressive marble structure that dates back to the 6th century B.C. The site has a long and storied ...

The sculpture was unveiled during a ceremony marking the 490th anniversary of the city's founding. A statue of the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro has been reinstalled in the centre of Lima ...

Do you know about the New Seven Wonders of the World?In 2000, a Swiss foundation started a campaign to select the New Seven ...

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A statue of the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro has been reinstalled in the centre of Lima, the capital of Peru, more than 20 years after it had been removed. The sculpture was unveiled ...

The police said a man handed over a statue that he said he found in a plastic bag among trash bins. Armed with a camera and tape recorder, he spent decades documenting the ancient traditions of ...

One in 12 children globally faces online sexual abuse: Lancet study Approximately one in 12 children worldwide experienced online sexual abuse in the past year, according to a study published in ...

Here are the key developments on the 1,059th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Here are the key developments on the 1,052nd day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine ...

For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for him. For you have been given not only the privilege of trusting in Christ but also the privilege ...