Most modern structures are built to last 50 years or so, but ingenious ancient engineering has kept this watery city afloat for more than 1,600 years – using only wood. As any local knows ...

A cross inlaid in the floor of a library marks the spot where Indiana Jones has to dig to access the ancient catacombs of Venice in the film Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. The catacombs, a ...

On the Adriatic island of Korčula, where Venice once ruled, ancient habits and attitudes persist—including a tendency toward blissful indolence Michael Dobbs Victoria Pope A look back on the ...

Tourists have long been enamoured with Italy, but the feeling seems increasingly unreciprocated. With its enviable variety of ...

Tongli, also known as Tong-Li, is an ancient water town in Wujiang district, found on the outskirts of Suzhou. Known for its complex system of canals - due to it being surrounded by five huge ...

Explore the enchanting beauty of Nanxun, often called the Venice of Asia. Discover its ancient architecture, serene canals, and vibrant culture in this captivating vlog that takes you through the ...