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A Trucker Went Off-Roading on the 2,000-Year-Old Nazca Lines
He tore through an ancient set of desert etchings that are considered "the most outstanding group of geoglyphs anywhere in the world."
Great Barrier Reef Apparently Not 'In Danger' Despite the Fact it's Dying
The Australian Government is thrilled. Scientists aren't so sure.
Gaudí's First Barcelona Building Is Becoming a Museum
After more than a century as a private residence, the brightly-colored Casa Vicens will soon be open to the public.
Steve Jobs’ Turtleneck Is Getting Auctioned Off: Last Week in Art
Also last week: Burning Man vandals, or vigilantes?
The Islamic State Blows Up Another of Palmyra's 2,000-Year-Old Monuments
Syrian antiquities chief Maamoun Abdulkarim said that sources in Palmyra had confirmed the destruction of the iconic Arch of Triumph, provoking international outrage.
Mali Militant Will be First to Face International Charges for Destroying Historic Sites
In the first case of its kind, the International Criminal Court arrested a Malian rebel accused of attacking historic religious monuments in the ancient city of Timbuktu.
Islamic State Releases Gruesome Video Showing Mass Execution of Syrian Soldiers in Palmyra
The militant group released footage that shows teenagers shooting 25 regime soldiers at point-blank range in the ancient Syrian city's amphitheater.
The Islamic State Is On the Verge of Capturing an Ancient Syrian City Full of Priceless Artifacts
The militant group, which has expanded its looting and destruction of antiquities in recent months, has reportedly captured part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Syrian Desert.
Islamic State Video 'Smashing Idols' Shows the Demolition of Yet Another Ancient City
A new video released by the group shows militants using sledgehammers and rifles to destroy artifacts in the ancient Iraqi city of Hatra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
We Asked Queensland’s New Environment Minister What He’s Doing for the Reef
With a new Queensland government, the reef is also under new management. We spoke to Environment Minister Steven Miles about dredging, climate change, and feeling optimistic.
The Hangover News
This weekend, Boko Haram pledged allegiance to the Islamic State, and a man was caught sleeping on top of Parliament.
Astronaut Captures Photos of Earth's Great Wonders from Space
From her post on the ISS, astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti is shooting photos of the world's most notable locales.