Archaeology and Anthropology

Southern Sardinia Beckons Visitors

As travelers discover the Mediterranean charms of this island region, with its idyllic beaches and buzzing capital, locals are hoping to avoid the crowds suffocating so many other Italian destinations.

By Laura Rysman

Archaeology and Anthropology English Heritage Monuments and Memorials (Structures) Salisbury (England) Stonehenge (England) Summer Solstice Sun Travel and Vacations

Celebrating the Solstice at Stonehenge

To celebrate the celestial event, the ropes come down at the ancient monument, and visitors spend the night to greet the sunrise.

By Lisa Lucas

Archaeology and Anthropology Homosexuality and Bisexuality Hotels and Travel Lodgings Human Rights and Human Rights Violations Khashoggi, Jamal Mohammed bin Salman (1985- ) Muslims and Islam Pilgrimages Saudi Arabia Travel and Vacations Women's Rights World Heritage Sites

Saudi Arabia Tourism: Surprising, Unsettling, Surreal

To witness the kingdom’s profound transformation and assess its ambitious tourism projects, a Times journalist spent a month on the road there. Here’s what he saw.

By Stephen Hiltner

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