How Shivaji Maharaj and the Marathas turned hills, seas, and stone into a defence system that is now a UNESCO World Heritage ...

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Five of Ghana’s historic coastal forts have been closed to the public with immediate effect to allow for critical maintenance ...

Off the southern coast of mainland England, floating in the Solent straight about a mile from the Isle of Wight, two eye-catching former military forts are drifting to auction. Known as the Solent ...

Two sea forts that were built to deter a French invasion in the 19th Century have each been sold at auction for more than £1m. The pair, both previously converted into luxury hotels, are among four so ...

Author’s note: This is the last in a series of articles exploring the coastal outposts that once surrounded greater New Orleans, principally along the brackish waters of Lake Pontchartrain. In ...

As many of us head into the third month of staying at home, we’re getting antsy. You can only do so many activities indoors. And if adults are feeling it, you know children are too. Plus, personal ...

The remains of fortified trading-posts, erected between 1482 and 1786, can still be seen along the coast of Ghana between Keta and Beyin. They were links in the trade routes established by the ...

India’s history is rich with tales of mighty forts that stood as impregnable bastions against invaders. These architectural marvels, built by various dynasties, showcase the strategic brilliance and ...