Quinn Mercer articles

Abu Qir Bay is now known as one of the richest underwater archaeological zones in the world, hiding the remains of entire ancient cities. Recent underwater excavations have brought statues, coins, pottery, and ship timbers back into the light, reinforcing long-held theories that major Ptolemaic ports once thrived here before being swallowed by the sea.

Street food is where a country’s culinary soul shines brightest, sometimes humble, always delicious, and packed with culture. Based on travel guides, global street-food rankings, and foodie consensus from around the world, here are 20 countries where street food is a must-try experience, ranked from delightfully flavorful to undeniably the best.

Beneath quiet olive groves and beside shimmering lagoons near Samikon, archaeologists have uncovered what appears to be the long-lost sanctuary of the sea god Poseidon. It’s grand, it’s architecturally unusual, and it could reshape everything we thought we knew about ancient coastal cult routes and sacred landscapes.

Archaeologists in Iceland have uncovered the oldest Viking longhouses ever discovered in the country, changing the timeline of Iceland’s earliest settlement.

Archaeology has a way of dropping mythological surprises right into our laps, and this time it comes in the form of a stone urn decorated with one of antiquity’s most recognizable faces: Medusa. Unearthed inside an Etruscan burial chamber, this urn's discovery opens a window into how pre-Roman societies blended myth, ritual, and artistry in ways that still catch us off guard today.

Divers found a perfectly preserved Maya canoe resting deep inside a submerged cenote. It’s one of the most amazing Maya discoveries in years.

For many travelers, winter is when certain destinations feel their most magical, offering everything from sleigh rides and ski slopes to cozy pubs, frozen lakes, and centuries-old seasonal traditions. Drawing from traveler reviews, global winter tourism rankings, and cities that consistently top cold-weather bucket lists, here’s our countdown of the 20 best winter holiday cities in the world.

Off the western coast of Sicily, near the Egadi Islands, divers have pulled up something extraordinary: a bronze helmet that likely belonged to a warrior who fought in one of the most decisive naval battles of the ancient world. This helmet, dating back to the 241 BC Battle of the Egadi Islands, isn’t just another relic; it’s a tangible link to the chaotic, bloody final clash that ended the First Punic War and changed the course of Mediterranean history.