The Wizard of Oz mural in Humboldt Park, the Haymarket Memorial downtown and the Buddha heads in Lincoln Park are among the works that readers called out in a diverse list.

The heartbreaking story of the palatial house that never became a home for the celebrity couple has been vividly captured in two books, Bimal Mitra's "Bichhde Sabhi Baari Baari" and Yasser Usman's ...

Experience a magical 5-day family adventure in Bhutan — from serene temples and cliffside monasteries to hands-on cultural ...

Despite the pressures of modern times, the village thrives through creativity, dedication and the sharing of knowledge across generations.

Together with Amkor Travel and Tours, Bareumi Tours and top Filipino travel agencies, Philstar.com explored the southern ...

Seventeen national treasures, including the ancient Dong Duong Buddha statue and the oldest wooden Buddha figures in ...

By plane, motorbike, camper van and even on bicycles, tourists are beginning to discover Afghanistan, with solo travelers and ...

Once sourced, the slabs of stone were assembled, cut in profile, then carved into its present shape by a robot, milling under a stream of cooling water. The “rough” milling produced a sculpture ...

Often referred to as "Mini Potala" for its resemblance to Lhasa’s famous palace, Thiksey Monastery is a beautiful and awe-inspiring 12-storey complex set on a hilltop near Leh. It houses a majestic 49 ...

One of the key rituals, known as Buddha Abhishekam, involves bathing Buddha statues with water, milk, and fragrant oils-a symbolic gesture representing inner cleansing and devotion.

An ancient Buddha statue from the early Goryeo dynasty was recently discovered at an archaeological site in North Korea. The Goryeo study saw the flourishing of Buddhist art and architecture ...