Historyfromwww.npr.org3 days agoGreetings from Amman, Jordan, where history lent a colossal handThe Amman Citadel showcases layers of pagan, Christian, and Islamic history with ruins like a colossal Hercules hand, Byzantine church remains, and an Umayyad palace.
Travelfromwww.theguardian.com3 months agoHot springs, empty beaches, forests and wine: exploring the unspoilt Greek island of IkariaAn adult and her mother soak in a secluded Ikaria hot spring, explore quiet beaches, ancient ruins and local tavernas amid healing Aegean scenery.