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W hen Mt. Vesuvius erupted in 79 CE in Italy, it buried Pompeii and Herculaneum under lava, freezing history in time. Though ...
Adventurous souls must balance excitement with proper preparation when tackling the most dangerous mountains in Indonesia.
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Were the Dark Ages Really That Dark?

Why do we still refer to part of the Middle Ages as the "Dark Ages"? In this episode, Kings and Generals unpacks the origin of the term, its association with cultural stagnation, and whether it's an ...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has temporarily closed several tourist sites and suspended tourism activities in various ...
Nestled in the southern Mediterranean, off the south-east coast of Tunisia, lies the island of Djerba. With a rich cultural and religious history, it has been a crossroad of many civilisations, ...
A major volcanic explosion forms a caldera in what is now the Jemez Mountains as the earth around the volcano collapses into the drained magma chamber.
With a competent guide, active volcano treks are both safe and worth the climb. Here are some of the tallest active volcanoes ...
Bali is all too often dismissed as “overdeveloped and overcrowded”. With just a little curiosity and tenacity, however, it’s ...