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Not long ago, these places welcomed anyone with a ticket. Now, they’re drawing lines—sometimes for safety, sometimes for preservation. The open world we knew is getting a little smaller, one rule at a time.

Archaeologists unearthed fifteen monumental lamassu statues and stone reliefs at Nineveh, former capital of the mighty Assyrian Empire.

So, you’ve just checked into your dream hotel, ready to sip something fruity on your balcony while gazing at the ocean—and instead, you’re staring at the back of a Chevy Tahoe. Don’t panic. You’re not powerless, and you might even end up with an upgrade if you play this right. Here’s exactly what to do when your “ocean view” turns into an asphalt disappointment.

Secrets etched in stone don't disappear. They wait patiently, sometimes for thousands of years. Ancient Egyptian rulers knew this well. Their messages, carved into desert rocks, speak directly to us today.

In northeastern Iran, archaeologists found one of the largest Sassanid-era fire temples far from what’s considered the heartland of the Sassanids.

Using the Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index (2024), we’ve ranked the countries with the best pension systems out there. We also considered retirement age, cost of living, and average payouts—so this list goes beyond just numbers.