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What is Beaufort Castle, the historic Crusader fortress Israel now holds in Lebanon? - explainer
Aside from a smaller fortification present at the site of the current Beaufort Castle, little else is known about the site prior to its capture by the Crusader forces.
Priceless Romanian artifacts recovered a year after being stolen from Dutch museum
‘Secrets of ancient Egypt’: Old Kingdom tombs, artifacts discovered on Nile's west bank
Authorities reveal discovery of fourth century Roman shipwreck off Italy’s southern coast
Traditional Palestinian soap 'Nablusi' inducted into UNESCO cultural heritage list
The hand-crafted soap is made of three ingredients: olive oil, water, and lye, and practitioners make the soap shortly after the olive harvest.
Pompeii caps daily visitors at 20,000 amid overtourism concerns
New limitations follow a record summer with over 4 million visitors, a 33.6% increase from last year.
With more than 11,000 years of history, Jericho is the oldest inhabited city in the world
Excavations at Tell es-Sultan, led by British archaeologist Kathleen Kenyon in the 1950s, revealed significant archaeological findings, including the Tower of Jericho.
Hottest oceans in 400 years endanger Great Barrier Reef, scientists say
Australia's Great Barrier Reef faces severe threats from record-high water temperatures, with rising warmth linked to climate change over 400 years.
Three UNESCO world heritage sites worth a visit
There are over 1,100 UNESCO world heritage sites around the world. Here are a few you can go visit.
Paphos, the perfect place for pampering and peace of mind
Sharing Cyprus's charms, from ancient ruins to modern spas, with a stay at Annabelle, a hotel that offers relaxation, gourmet dining, and dog-friendly luxury.
800-year-old toy horse found among trove of ancient Polish artifacts
The historic treasures were discovered during the demolition of an old firehouse in the city of Torun.
UNRWA makes the Nobel Peace Prize nominations shortlist
The Nobel Peace Prize for 2024 will be announced at 11 am on Friday, October 11, 2024, and is chosen by the Norwegian Nobel Committee.
Israel rejects latest UN resolution on Gaza, says 'green lights' Hamas
WHO chief: A child is killed on average every 10 minutes in the Gaza Strip.
World envoys stand together in condemning antisemitism post-Hamas attack
The envoys called upon governments "to assess the needs and provide the necessary security assistance that Jewish communities require at this time of crisis."
