Mecca for the rich: Islam's holiest site 'turning into Vegas'
Once a dusty desert town, Mecca now soars above its surroundings with a glittering array of skyscrapers and luxury hotels.
Once a dusty desert town, Mecca now soars above its surroundings with a glittering array of skyscrapers and luxury hotels.
The latest exotic expedition for the moneyed traveller is being organised for the centenary of the Titanic disaster.
The first Rugby World Cup was a muted affair - but it changed the game forever.
The remarkably well-preserved underground site is the first gladiator school ever found outside Italy.
Heather Whelan imagines a link with toolmakers and artists from 50,000 years ago.
Jim Eagles makes a sentimental journey to Crete on the 70th anniversary of the famous battle in which his father fought.
Jim Eagles visits Crete on the 70th anniversary of the famous battle in which his father fought, and finds its links with NZ are still strong.
On August 13, 1961, the Berlin Wall was constructed to separate East and West Berlin. It stood for 28 years.