CULTURE

Explore the latest findings from the British Post Office Travel Money’s ‘Holiday Money Report’ to uncover Europe’s most budget-friendly vacation spots for 2024.

Explore the latest findings from the British Post Office Travel Money’s ‘Holiday Money Report’ to uncover Europe’s most budget-friendly vacation spots for 2024.

Switzerland is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, picturesque towns, and rich history. It's no surprise that this stunning country has served as inspiration for many artists and writers. One such renowned work that drew inspiration from Switzerland is J.R.R. Tolkien's epic fantasy novel, "The Lord of the Rings." 

Switzerland is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, picturesque towns, and rich history. It\'s no surprise that this stunning country has served as inspiration for many artists and writers. One such renowned work that drew inspiration from Switzerland is J.R.R. Tolkien\'s epic fantasy novel, "The Lord of the Rings." 

New discoveries from the ancient city of Pompeii constantly bring many surprises to archaeologists in the past and modern.  

New discoveries from the ancient city of Pompeii constantly bring many surprises to archaeologists in the past and modern.  

Scientists have unearthed more than 100 different pieces of remains belonging to an adult and two children in an underground cave in South Africa, most likely belonging to a new species.

Scientists have unearthed more than 100 different pieces of remains belonging to an adult and two children in an underground cave in South Africa, most likely belonging to a new species.

Located on the Giza plateau, the Great Pyramid of Giza dates back 4,500 years and is believed to be the tomb of Pharaoh Khufu, the second ruler of the fourth dynasty of ancient Egypt.

Located on the Giza plateau, the Great Pyramid of Giza dates back 4,500 years and is believed to be the tomb of Pharaoh Khufu, the second ruler of the fourth dynasty of ancient Egypt.

On December 17, UNESCO has put the Finnish sauna culture in the list of the intangible heritage of the world.

On December 17, UNESCO has put the Finnish sauna culture in the list of the intangible heritage of the world.

On December 16, "Hawker food culture" (community dining and culinary practices in a multicultural urban context) in Singapore was officially agreed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to include in the List of Human Intangible Cultural Heritage.

On December 16, "Hawker food culture" (community dining and culinary practices in a multicultural urban context) in Singapore was officially agreed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to include in the List of Human Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Archaeologists have discovered the intact corpses of two men burned to death by the eruption of the Pompeii volcano in 79, Italy's Ministry of Culture said on Nov 21.

Archaeologists have discovered the intact corpses of two men burned to death by the eruption of the Pompeii volcano in 79, Italy\'s Ministry of Culture said on Nov 21.

There are 400 tombs that have been found by archaeologists in an ancient Muslim cemetery in Spain.

There are 400 tombs that have been found by archaeologists in an ancient Muslim cemetery in Spain.

Egyptian antiquities officials announced that at least 100 ancient coffins have been unearthed, including many coffins containing mummies and about 40 gilded statues at the site dubbed the "dead city of Pharaohs".  

Egyptian antiquities officials announced that at least 100 ancient coffins have been unearthed, including many coffins containing mummies and about 40 gilded statues at the site dubbed the "dead city of Pharaohs".