The ancient Greeks and Romans built astonishing monuments like the Lighthouse of Alexandria and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, and while only the Great Pyramid of Giza remains intact, we’ve ...

The IJ is reprinting some of the late Beth Ashley’s columns. This is from 2007. When the voting got underway, I was in Africa ...

An ocean with hues of green and blue meeting forest and mountains, reaching a vast indigo sky. This is the pleasure of the ...

A spectacular 'urban oasis' is set to be developed in Dubai, UAE, by wellness resort developer Therme Group. Announced on February 5, the 328-foot 'Islands in the Sky' skyscraper will be the world's ...

The Tower of Babel was a symbol of the might of the ancient city of Babylon, but why does it no longer exist? Or did it ever.

One of the seventh wonders of the ancient world-the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, was one of the earliest known hydroponic structures used for the planting of herbs, lettuce, shrubs and vines.

Count em! One, two, three - anyway... there are SEVEN wonders of the ancient world, so let's sing along to them in this new Horrible Histories song!

As our car winds its way down Jordan’s mountain roads towards the Dead Sea, rather than continuing towards the luxury resorts that line the coast, we take a turn and head down a less travelled road.