Mount Nemrut: Turkey's mystical stone monoliths

Huge statues of gods, kings, and creatures can be found at Mount Nemrut, a Unesco site in southeastern Turkey.

Christa Larwood climbs Mount Nemrut to learn more about a group of mystical stone monoliths that give clues to the country's ancient past.

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Where the Amish go on holiday

Where the Amish go on holiday

The last matriarchy in Europe

Inside the last matriarchy in Europe

Armageddon: The ancient city behind the biblical story

Armageddon: The ancient city behind the biblical story

Baiae, Italy

Ancient Rome's sinful city lost beneath the sea

Inside the Soviet base the Cold War left behind

Inside the abandoned Soviet base the Cold War left behind

Village of the dead

The 'eternal' city of death

Crystal cave

Inside the world's largest crystal 'cave'

Is this the real life 'Jurassic Park'?

A real life 'Jurassic Park' in the heart of Portugal

Is this the spectacular tomb of king Minos?

The Sicilian caves of mystery

Spain's UFO hunters

From the Holy Grail to UFOs: Spain's mountain of mysteries

Are French people lazy?

Why French people are thought of as lazy

An aerial shot of the Murud-Janjira fort on India's west coast.

A marvel of engineering on India's west coast

A dramatic flight over a red-hot volcano in Iceland

A dramatic flight over a red-hot volcano in Iceland

Why do French men pee on the street?

Why do French men pee on the street?

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The hunt for a Finnish treasure of immeasurable worth

The Trans Bhutan Trail reopens after 60 years

The Trans-Bhutan Trail reopens after 60 years

Patagonia archipelago

The remote churches on the edge of the world

New Zealand's long overdue supervolcano

Taupo: The super volcano under New Zealand's largest lake

Extinct tree from the time of Jesus rises from the dead

Extinct tree from the time of Jesus rises from the dead

Saunas: The essence of Finland's heartbeat

Saunas: The essence of Finland's heartbeat

The ancient practice of sauna bathing has become an essential part of Finnish identity.

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Europe’s first 'tri-mode' hybrid train

Europe's first 'tri-mode' hybrid train

The BBC takes a trip on a new hybrid train, which can switch between battery, electric, and diesel.

Sounds of the early Universe

What did our ancient Universe sound like?

The Planck space telescope has picked up echoes left by soundwaves that travelled through the early Universe.

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Why are we scared of flying on planes?

Why are we scared of flying on planes?

Flying is considered a very safe way of travelling. So why are some people aviophobic?

Why Doctor Who is the ultimate British show

Why Doctor Who is the ultimate British show

From its humour to its hero, why Doctor Who is so quintessentially British in spirit.

A high-tech museum installation by artist Refik Anadol.

The spectacular world of 'data sculpture'

Art critic Alastair Sooke meets digital artist Refik Anadol in Istanbul to learn about his latest AI-based work.

Inside the harem of Orientalism

Inside the harem where East meets West

Join art critic Alastair Sooke in Istanbul as he uncovers the intriguing relationship between East and West.

The Museum of Innocence that 'stops time'

The Museum of Innocence that 'stops time'

Inside Istanbul's Museum of Innocence that stops time to capture life's brief but significant moments.

Istanbul's ancient subterranean Basilica Cistern

Istanbul's ancient subterranean Basilica Cistern

Join Istanbul-based poet and writer Pelin Batu as she explores a museum bursting with history, myth and legend.

‘Not Barbecue’: Massimo Bottura's flame-fired cuisine

Fire, smoke, and ash are all ingredients in Bottura's BBQ

Inside the kitchen of Italian chef Massimo Bottura's new restaurant Al Gatto Verde.

Sleeping like a monk in a Buddhist temple in Japan

Shukubo: Japan's temples offering a taste of monastic living

Content maker Lucy Edwards embraces a world without sight during her visit to a Buddhist temple in Japan.

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The Black Mambas

A day in the life of the Black Mambas

They don't carry guns but they are determined to fight poachers.

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Strength

What's the best way to become really strong?

What does science say about the best way to develop and build your strength?

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The truth about Napoleon's height

Napoleon: The truth about 'small man syndrome'

The Napoleon Complex - aka 'small man syndrome' - suggests short men are overly aggressive. But is it true?

Mastic artichokes: The unique dish of 'Turkey's Tuscany'

Mastic artichokes: The unique dish of 'Turkey's Tuscany'

Mastic artichokes are a special variety beloved in the Urla region of Turkey.

A woman waiting

How waiting alters our perception of time

Expert advice on how to get through a waiting period.

The FIRE method: How to retire in your 30s

Playing with FIRE: The millennial movement to quit work

A personal finance strategy popular among millennials is helping them retire decades early.

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How much wealth is too much?

Do the super-rich 'deserve' their wealth?

Should there be a cap on billionaires' wealth and their inheritances?

Future of business

How to become the person everyone comes to for advice

Four simple hacks to succeed in every conversation

A career coach, a choreographer, a chef and a dragon boat captain offer advice on giving critical feedback.

Rethinking solo and hybrid working

Solo and hybrid work: Navigating our future and new normal

Covid-19 reshaped the way we live and work. We rethink solo working and explore the future of work-life.

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