Travel back in time to visit Olympia in 480 BC for the famous Greek games, and get tips on visiting the present day historic site.
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21 March 2011
Stonehenge is the most famous of the 1,000 stone circles across Britain. Explore two more historic stone circles in Orkney and Cumbria.
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04 March 2011
The exhibit Crossroads of the Ancient World uses pieces from Afghanistan, Egypt and India to explore Afghanistan’s history as a centre of trade.
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03 March 2011
In a city rapidly becoming Asia’s winter sports capital, the 2011 Ice Festival harks back to the pre-communist era.
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03 March 2011
Steeped in centuries of student tradition, these places burst with diverse restaurants, nightlife and entertainment catering to student budgets.
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15 February 2011
When does tourism walk the line between education and exploitation?
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11 February 2011
Not far from Poland’s capital are two historical sites, the Wieliczka salt mine and the Auschwitz-Birkenau museum, both of which transport travelers to a different time.
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10 February 2011
Follow young Henry VIII’s favourite, and notorious, spots around the city.
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14 January 2011
Five hotels that once played host to presidents, railroad and mining tycoons, combine Old West charm with New Age luxury.
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03 January 2011
The history of skiing spans from the Cro-Magnon man to the chairlift. Find out where to get closer to its roots.
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22 December 2010
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