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(CNN) — Archaeologists excavating on Mount Zion in Jerusalem have uncovered evidence of the Babylonian conquest of the city, appearing to confirm a Biblical account of its destruction. Academics from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte made significant finds, including ash deposits, arrowheads, and broken pieces of pots and lamps. The most surprising discovery,

In 2008, it was taken out of service and transformed into a gigantic park, and Berliners can now be seen rollerblading down its former runways on summer evenings. But the airfield may soon take on less wholesome role, if one local politician gets his way. The mayor of Berlin’s central Mitte district has proposed installing

Editor’s Note — Editor’s Note — CNN Travel’s series often carry sponsorship originating from the countries and regions we profile. However, CNN retains full editorial control over all of its reports. Read the policy. (CNN) — If an artist were to sketch a map of Azerbaijan, its southernmost part would be covered in green tea

(CNN) — Cooling off on a hot day at the beach doesn’t have to involve braving the surf. Whether it’s a man-made bath or a natural pool hewn into a cliff face, these beautiful spots by the coast offer the chance for a perfect summer dip without the need to keep an eye out for

Uruguay and Venezuela aren’t the only countries to have issued travel warnings about the risk of gun violence in America — though their language citing “hate crimes” and the “supremacist elite” in Washington was head-turning in the wake of deadly shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio. Close US allies have long warned their

(CNN) — Seen from a boat drifting along Copenhagen’s wide canals, the neighborhood of Christiania is a verdant enclave tucked beneath a thick canopy of trees. Half a century after it was founded as a breakaway anarchist commune, it seems to have matured into a slice of paradise. But all is not well in Christiania.

New research shows that Goliath frogs — the world’s largest frog species, found in Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea — build ponds for their eggs and tadpoles, moving rocks more than half of their body weight in the process. A team of researchers from Cameroon and Germany studied the animals, which can weigh up to 6.6

(CNN) — Down-market food trucks and pop-up restaurants have invaded Paris just like other cities around the world. But when looking for the best French restaurants in Paris, we want the kind of classic tables that make French dining a UNESCO Cultural Heritage Item. To find the most memorable food and drink experiences, we turned

(CNN) — The National Park Service has released a guide to safely petting bison after recent dangerous encounters between tourists and the giant animals. The short version is: Don’t. It urges people to think before scratching a bison’s back and warns that petting the shoulder area could be vacation ending. If you fancy a bison

(CNN) — The characters played by rapper-turned-movie star Awkwafina (Nora Lum) have traveled all over the world: Singapore, China and Los Angeles, to name a few. But for Awkwafina herself, the most rewarding place to spend her time off continues to be in her beloved home, New York City. Awkwafina, who you may recognize from

(CNN) — High-speed rail service will be available for the first time this year during Hajj, the pilgrimage by Muslims to Saudi Arabia’s holy city of Mecca. Some of the millions of pilgrims expected to make the journey will be riding Haramain High Speed Rail (HHR), which links Mecca to Medina and passes through three

(CNN) — Visitors to Rome’s famous Spanish Steps looking to take a load off will need to keep on walking. And the fines are not insignificant. Starting at 250 euros ($280), tourists may be charged upwards of 400 euros ($448) if they’ve soiled or damaged the steps in any way. Restoration — at a cost

(CNN) — Venice is to start rerouting cruise ships away from its historic center, in a victory for residents tired of the enormous vessels towering over the city’s skyline. Some ships will be redirected to dock at Fusina and Lombardia terminals from next month, Italy’s transport minister said — meaning they will stay on the

(CNN) — On the sandy bottom of the Gulf of Mexico, 12 concrete statues stand in a circle to honor the men and women who have served in the US military. The Circle of Heroes Veterans’ Memorial opened to the public this week 10 miles off the coast of Clearwater, Florida. Its creators say it’s

(CNN) — Boarding a long-distance flight today, travelers are accustomed to big jets with roomy cabins, two aisles and space to walk around. But the future of flying is going to look a lot more like the dawn of the Jet Age 60 years ago, when aircraft were considerably smaller. Airbus is betting that this

(CNN) — It’s OK for women to bathe topless in Barcelona‘s city-run pools, authorities have confirmed, after complaints that some swimming spots were discriminating against those wanting to bare more. Campaign group Mugrons Lliures filed a complaint about inconsistencies in rules governing topless bathing at certain pools, prompting an investigation, according to a council statement.

Passengers said that the incident — which occurred on Monday — was “terrifying” and felt like a “horror film”, with travelers shouting that they were unable to breathe. British Airways confirmed a “technical issue” on flight BA422, which was traveling from London Heathrow to Valencia on Monday afternoon, and said passengers were evacuated from the

(CNN) — The urge to get a bit closer to Yosemite National Park’s waterfalls or Yellowstone National Park’s majestic bears is so tempting. Yet so many of the US National Park Service sites are wild natural wonders, with dangers such as unpredictable weather, epic precipices and wild animals that may view you as a threat.

(CNN) — Long queues. Screaming babies. Terrible food. Air travel can be stressful enough — but a picture posted from a flight from London seemingly showed the journey from hell. “#easyjet beats @Ryanair to have backless seats,” Twitter user Matthew Harris quipped, alongside a photo showing a passenger sitting on a seat with no backing.

(CNN) — Cross-country skiers racing in Poland, crabeater seals lying on ice in the Antarctic peninsula and flowers blossoming in the waters of Vietnam were among the winners in the 2019 Drone Awards contest. Now in its second year, the photo competition, sponsored by the Art Photo Travel Association, celebrates the work of aerial photographers