Marcus Junius Brutus was a Roman politician, leader, orator—and one of history’s most infamous assassins. Why did he launch a ...

After more than a century of work, the Sagrada Família's crowning tower is in place. Here's how architects executed the 19th-century masterpiece design with 21st-century tools.

More than a thousand years after a ship vanished off the coast of modern-day Croatia, archaeologists have uncovered a wreck that might reshape our ideas of the medieval world.

Each spring, wildlife rescuers get pummeled with well-meaning people bringing in baby animals who appear lost but are really ...

Each spring, amateur astronomers attempt the ultimate stargazing challenge—an overnight quest to spot every galaxy, nebula, and star cluster in Charles Messier’s famous catalog. Photographer Alan Dyer ...

Gran Canaria and Lanzarote offer year-round sunshine, a mild climate, and delicious food and wine. Here’s how to plan your trip to one—or both.

This Vibrant Colonial City Is in a Volcanic Hot Spot This Vibrant Colonial City Is in a Volcanic Hot Spot How travel will look in 2026—here's what you need to know How travel will look in 2026—here's ...