In its time, the Assyrian capital faced waves of invasions and abandonment. Now a small team of archaeologists are protecting it from more modern threats Photographs by Emily Garthwaite Text by ...

When a nation can finance its investments via foreign-currency denominated debt or domestic-currency claims, what is the optimal capital structure of the nation? Building on the functions of fiat ...

A state-run research center found remnants of artifacts from Baekje Kingdom's Ungjin period (475-538 CE), the Korea Heritage ...

Heritage authorities said on Tuesday that one of the royal tombs from the ancient Baekje Kingdom is likely to belong to King ...

Quito, the capital of Ecuador, was founded in the 16th century on the ruins of an Inca city and stands at an altitude of 2,850 m. Despite the 1917 earthquake, the city has the best-preserved, least ...

Venture X and Capital One Venture X Business cardholders received an email notifying them of sweeping changes to lounge access for guests and authorized users that will begin taking effect next ...

The opium trade that first made the Golden Triangle notorious has made a comeback, but there is now also “industrial-scale production” of synthetic drugs, says UNODC. Alongside methamphetamine ...

If you haven’t made it to Annecy yet, it’s something that should cement the city’s place as the world capital of animation.

Edinburgh is unlike anywhere in Scotland - or even the UK. Its cobbled streets and historical buildings act as a timestamp, making it a huge draw for British and international tourists alike. But ...

As Iran engages in nuclear talks with the U.S., a photojournalist captures the subtle shifts in Tehran's social landscape. Despite economic hardships caused by U.S. sanctions and the government's ...