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In the heart of California, the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are home to some of the tallest trees on the planet.

In the run-up to Rio’s Carnival, follow the beat to this buzzy beach suburb, where the Brazilian city’s surf, food and music ...

In the first study of its kind, scientists found a correlation between climate change and a rise in urban rat populations.

Discover otherworldly dunes, desert canyons, lofty amusement parks, and a surprising number of waterfalls and hot springs in ...

The Slovenian capital exudes a similar European charm and café culture as its Czech counterpart but with half the tourists.

Though the planets are always “aligned,” seeing more than four in the sky is more uncommon. February’s lineup is a chance to ...

It’s 2am and the DJ is pumping out noughties bangers. Those on the dancefloor, mostly in their early 20s to early 40s, are in their element. In the entrance to the club — a mirrored tunnel ...

From white wedding dresses to Christmas trees, Victoria’s personal choices became global trends—long before the age of social ...

Recent scientific reevaluations of remains have historians rethinking the prevalence of women fighters throughout history.

Archaeologists discovered clusters of red ocher drawings scattered on rocks and cliffs across Canaima National Park—and have some theories on who made the mysterious art.

The great Indian bustard is critically endangered, but the Indian government has found a clever way of breeding the species ...