The Celsus Library, one of the most important buildings of the Ancient City of Ephesus,...

The following list contains the 10 oldest buildings in the world. Most of the dates are approximations that have been concluded by radiocarbon dating.

Ireland's Newgrange is one of the worlds few passage tombs, or Ancien back over 5500 years. It is located in central Ireland, in an area known as the Boyne Valley or Brú na Bóinne. Read on to learn some of the magic that surrounds this mysterious sight.

The complex of excavated cave chambers includes a temple, cemetery and funeral hall

Göbekli Tepe, the ancient temple complex located in Turkey considered to be the world's oldest temples are actually ancient dwellings, not temples, according to Ted Banning of the University of Toronto. - HeritageDaily - Archaeology News

The city is known for its friendly people and the annual festivities there are sought after by visitors from around the world. Here are the 11 best things to do in Bellinzona.

Ancient history, fine culture, and incredible food - want to know the places to visit in Athens? Here is a guide to the very best of the city.

A group of enormous megalithic structures stand tall in Tarxien, on the southeastern part of the main island of Malta. Called the Tarxien Temples, the huge structures remain as a testament to the architectural, artistic, and technological abilities of the ancient islanders who constructed them.

The Louisiana Purchase Exposition (informally known as the St. Louis World's Fair) was the event of the century.

With millennia-old ruins it's Europe's oldest continually inhabited city, and visitors are in awe of its surviving relics.

ANCIENT Roman soldiers' boot nails have enabled archaeologists in Germany to date precisely the oldest Legion camp in Germany. The nails dated back to 53-51 BC during the time of Julius Caesar, the experts announced. The nails were found at a vast encampment near Hermeskeil in the Rhine Valley. The camp could have accommodated 10,000 soldiers. Announcement of the find coincides with the anniversary of the Battle of Teutoburg Forest in early September of the year 9 AD in which three elite Roman Legions ... the XVIIth, XVIIIth and XIXth ... were utterly annihilated by Germanic guerrilla fighters. The defeat of the crack troops, who were led to their deaths by ex-Consul Publius Quinctilius Varus, effectively changed the course of Western Civilization. Prior to 9 AD, Emperor Augustus Caesar pursued a course of military expansion across the Rhine and into central and northern Europe. After 9 AD, the Rhine became the frontier between the "civilized" Roman world and the "barbaric" lands to the east and north. Prior to becoming emperor, Hadrian himself had served a stint of duty along the Rhine. As emperor, he consolidated the borders of the empire and his forces never ventured across the Rhine into across-the-Rhine Germania. Historians have always referred to the Battle of Teutoburg Forest as a defining moment which affected the course of history. It has even been cited as a factor in both world wars, especially by the French and British, who considered themselves to have a Roman heritage, as opposed to the Germans, whom war propagandists condemned as the descendants of barbarians. As a result, Germany was never incorporated into the Roman Empire, leaving that region a breeding ground for barbarian incursions which eventually would bring down the empire and eventually (according to Allied war-time propaganda) result in two world wars. Arminius, known as Herrmann to the Germans, has indeed come down through German history as a heroic symbol of liberty and German national strength. Herrmann turned back the Roman occupation forces forever, according to the popular interpretation by German nationalists. In the late 19th and early 20th Century, unscrupulous German leaders used Hermann as a rallying figure in wars of aggression. A monument near the site of the Teutoburg Forest battlefield celebrates Herrmann as a national hero. Thousands of German tourists visit the site annually. And the regional soccer team (in Bielefeld) is called Bielefeld Arminia. "Armin" is a popular name for German boys to this day. Archaeologists in recent years have determined the exact location of the battle near the modern village of Engter north of the city of Osnabrueck. Bones, weapons and armour from the fleeing soldiers of the XVII, XVIII and XIX Legions are strewn along a narrow 17-km-long stretch of marshy woodlands bounded by confining hills to the north and south. Arminius had been educated in Rome and had become a trusted friend of Varus. The idea was that raising future chieftains in Rome would bond them to Rome when they returned to their families on the frontier. Arminius was an example of how that policy could backfire and result in knowledge of Roman ways being used against the Romans. Arminius ingratiated himself with Varus, who was one of the most influential men in Rome, a friend of Augustus Caesar himself. It was that trust in Arminius which resulted in Varus leading a punitive expedition into an indefensible, boggy forest without sentries or reinforcements -- on advice of his trusted friend Arminius. In the resulting massacre, Roman soldiers fled for their lives. Most were cut down in the mud. Blue markings in the graphic show where Roman bodies and armament have been found. Those who survived were sold into slavery or else were placed in wicker cages and burned alive as sacrifices to the Germanic deities. Reports of the battle are sketchy for the simple reason that almost no one survived to report what had happened. Never before had three entire legions been wiped out in a single battle. The defeat was so devastating that the numbers of the Legions XVII, XVIII and XIX were retired forever, never again to appear in the Roman Army's order of battle. Augustus was so traumatized by the loss of three elite legions that he went into a prolonged state of mourning as though for a beloved son -- he tore his clothes, refused to cut his hair for months and, for years afterwards, was heard to moan from time to time, "Quintilie Vare, legiones redde!" ("Quinctilius Varus, give me back my Legions!"). This scene from the epic BBC/PBS mini-series I, Claudius dramatically recreates how Augustus received the news:

The following list contains the 10 oldest buildings in the world. Most of the dates are approximations that have been concluded by radiocarbon dating.

In Israel you don't have to limit your history lesson to tourist sites. You can book a stay in a renovated ancient building.

From the ancient to the ultramodern, theaters are among the most visually diverse and awe-inspiring buildings in the world. A new book...

Ancient civilizations and cultures provide the bedrock of our own modern societies and nations, imparting knowledge and histories which have shaped and defined the world around us. Beyond this incalculable, if often invisible, impact upon our lives, these civilizations offer valuable lessons for their descendants that should unquestionably be taken…

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As the boulevards are associated with Paris, Hyde Park with London and Fifth Avenue with New York City, so also is the cafe entwined with the city of Vienna. Such was the renown of the Viennese caf…

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The following list contains the 10 oldest buildings in the world. Most of the dates are approximations that have been concluded by radiocarbon dating.

Catal Hoyuk was an ancient city in modern day Turkey. It resembled an ancient apartment or condominium complex. this piece seeks to answer some questions about the city. A quick yet informative read.

The world is full of amazing places and chances to see them are very small. There are so many fascinating ancient buildings in the world, which are worth

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Palmyra's Theatre was, until the 1950's, buried beneath the sand, however it has been restored continuously since then. The freestanding stage facade of the theatre itself is designed along the lines of a palace entrance, complete with a royal door and smaller doors on either side. During the Palmyra Festival, which runs from the end of April to the beginning of May, music and dance performances are held in the theatre.

Amazing and unique churches

Baths of Caracalla, public baths in ancient Rome begun by the emperor Septimius Severus in ad 206 and completed by his son the emperor Caracalla in 216. Among Rome’s most beautiful and luxurious baths, designed to accommodate about 1,600 bathers, the Baths of Caracalla continued in use until the

The Bosnian Pyramids. According to researchers around the world and the Head of Anthropology Dr. Sam Semir Osmanagić... The Bosnian Pyramids oldest Pyramid

The ancient roman baths of Aquae Sulis in Bath, England (by finkangel).

Monolithic Madness – The Stele of Axum (Tigray, Northern Ethiopia) Most brain numbing monolithic buildings and structures from mankind’s history are usually built from many massive si…

Explore an Ethiopian "Jerusalem."

One of the most interesting things about studying history is learning about the marvelous things that our ancestors created. But it can be frustrating not to be able to see them. One picture is worth a thousand words, as they say; and while there have been many things written about these awesome historical monuments, not everyone can imagine how they actually would've looked. But some artists actually put in the effort to recreate history in image form, and not only that, they bring this long-lost past into the present and try to imagine what it would look like if it had survived to this day.

Togolese Republic- Africa Togo is a small West African nation Togo shares borders with Burkina Faso to the north, Benin to the east and Ghana to the west, with a short coast on the Atlantic in the …

Regarding architecture, some buildings stand the test of time while others get lost in the shuffle. As the world changes, so do our needs and desires.

With its elegant Georgian buildings and ancient Roman Baths, the city of Bath on the River Avon is truly inviting. As you have probably already guessed from the name, this city is famous for its

The artistic and natural valuable heritage of Lybia that was in danger.

Thousands of years ago, a series of megalithic tombs were built in the breathtaking landscape of Malaga in Spain. The magnificence of the constructions attracts thousands of tourists every year. The stone-made tombs still hide many secrets, including the origins of what is now Antequera province

Modern technology has increased exponentially over the years, but I still have some doubts that today's Wal-Marts could stand as long as these gems of the ancient world. Unless, of course, you consider Supercenters America's version of the Great Pyramids.

As well as serving their religious purpose, Europe's cathedrals now rank among the most popular and beautiful attractions in the world.

A long barrow is a prehistoric monument dating to the early Neolithic period. - HeritageDaily - Archaeology News

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Discover Istrian city Pula. Here you can find all the important info about transport, accommodation, activities and nightlide!

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Butser Ancient Farm is a fantastic day out in Hampshire where you can learn so much about history whilst learning ancient skills!

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The Knap of Howar is a Neolithic site on the island of Papa Westray in Orkney, Scotland. The name is Old Norse for `mound of mounds' or `large barrow'. The building preserved at the site is considered...

@Chicagology They called it the city of dreams, a series of white stucco buildings that surrounded a pool of glistening water. As the sun rose above the sky, the buildings would be illuminated in hues of peach, gold, and lavender. The real magic was at night when all the buildings would be lit u