DestinationsAfricaAntarcticaAsiaAustralia and PacificCaribbean & BermudaCentral AmericaEuropeMiddle EastNorth AmericaSouth AmericaIraq's answer to the pyramidsEgypt may have the Pyramids of Giza, but Iraq has the Ziggurat of Ur – an incredibly well-preserved engineering achievement that towers over the ruins of an important ancient city.23 Aug 2022TravelA drive into the cradle of civilisationAlong a single road cutting across the heart of Iraq, you can see where people first learned to write, use maths and invent the wheel.25 May 2023TravelIraq's answer to the pyramidsEgypt may have the Pyramids of Giza, but Iraq has the Ziggurat of Ur – an incredibly well-preserved engineering achievement that towers over the ruins of an important ancient city.23 Aug 2022TravelA drive into the cradle of civilisationAlong a single road cutting across the heart of Iraq, you can see where people first learned to write, use maths and invent the wheel.25 May 2023TravelKabul’s peaceful garden refugesIn a city torn apart by civil war and violence, gardening provides temporary tranquillity.16 Dec 2017TravelFive countries that are safer for womenDespite the growing trend in solo travel, women still encounter challenges when they travel abroad alone. But some places are topping the rankings when it comes to safety and equality.3 Apr 2023TravelSaudi's lineage of interior stylistsIn the remote, mountainous region of 'Asir, women's ingenuity can be seen in a 200-year-old artform that's passed from mother to daughter.Kabul’s peaceful garden refugesIn a city torn apart by civil war and violence, gardening provides temporary tranquillity.16 Dec 2017TravelFive countries that are safer for womenDespite the growing trend in solo travel, women still encounter challenges when they travel abroad alone. But some places are topping the rankings when it comes to safety and equality.3 Apr 2023TravelMore travel in the Middle EastA new city rising from the desertThe Black Desert offers visitors millions of years of natural and human history – but this may all change with plans to build a new capital city on the desert's edge.26 Jun 2023TravelThe ancient road that bridged kingdomsIt's mentioned in the Bible, has been used by a succession of empires and links some of Jordan's most important historical sites10 Jan 2023TravelA comfort food that survived a warThrough decades of conflict, two generations of chefs have served hungry customers this lamb dish cooked in colourful teapots.5 Sep 2022TravelThe Muslim divers breaking the rulesIn predominately Muslim countries, women are discouraged from scuba diving. But with trailblazers proving they can do it, are the figures about to be buoyed up?3 Jun 2022Travel373 miles of secret treasuresFor the first time, a trail has been mapped through Jordan, allowing tourists to enjoy the different terrains of the country.25 Feb 2022TravelA rare treasure hidden in plain sightTo preserve the ancient site of Petra for future generations, archaeologists and locals are re-excavating earlier archaeological “dumps” in search of lost treasures.25 Feb 2022TravelMore travel26 mins agoThe wrestling feud inspired by All About EveThe wrestling world is known for its creative costumes and storylines – and now two US female rivals are modelling themselves on the Bette Davis/Anne Baxter classic.26 mins agoCulture21 hrs agoThe Star-Spangled Banner's surprising originsIt's one of the country's best-loved songs – but the US national anthem, recently performed by The Chicks at the Democratic National Convention, has an unexpectedly colourful past.21 hrs agoCulture5 days agoA 100km drive into Asia's ancient empireFilled with ancient bridges, little-known temples and plenty of off-road adventure, Cambodia's East Royal Road reveals a unique side of the illustrious Khmer Empire.5 days agoTravel5 days agoThe bizarre siege behind Stockholm SyndromeThe siege that inspired the controversial Stockholm Syndrome theory began this week in 1973. 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