History

The Inca administered a vast empire of 12 million people without horses or wheeled vehicles. How? Fleet-footed runners called chasquis.

Nestled amid luxurious green forests and rolling hills, Sintra is known as Portugal’s most romantic village.

History’s biggest war snagged Italy on June 10, 1940. Though strong on the surface, Italy faced a host of issues that handicapped Mussolini’s ambitions of a new Roman Empire.

The city of York in England boasts over 2,000 years of history. It is most famous, however, for its stunning medieval heritage.

Philip II of Spain’s plan to overthrow Elizabeth I of England culminated in the failure of the Spanish Armada. But was this outcome inevitable?

In Mesoamerica, time and calendars were sacred, connecting the divine, nature, and humanity, guiding both daily life as well as rituals, and legitimizing power.

From river ports to mountain retreats, these ten Alabama towns preserve the stories, buildings, and quirks that shaped the state, and the nation.

This article explores Rome’s history from the rise of the Roman Empire to modern times through the history of 11 iconic monuments.