Built as Byzantium, and then renamed Constantinople, Istanbul officially received its present name on this day in 1930.

Some cities are more than just places to visit—they are living museums, preserving centuries of history, culture, and ...

A college graduate, without a job or parental and financial support, Bibhutibhushan had to leave Calcutta for Bihar to become ...

Some of my most vivid memories from my first visit to Istanbul in the 1970s are of the colorful locals. Scruffy kids sold ...

I vacillate in my opinions about bird names. Sometimes I like the names that are clear and technically descriptive. Sometimes ...

Byzantium Empire food truckers Amarildo “Mo” Bojko and ... Grace Tavern (2229 Grays Ferry Ave.): The Southwest Center City taproom, which closed in January, is coming back under Stephen Carlino, ...

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Several centuries ago, if you wanted to cross the Grand Canal, the Rialto Bridge was the only way. There are now four major bridges that cross the canal, but Rialto is by far the most famous. The ...

If you join one of the best Venice tours, you'll likely pass by the iconic landmark on your jaunt through the city. St Mark's bell tower is open from 9:30 a.m. to 9:15 p.m. with the last entry ...